{"id":558,"date":"2025-09-02T23:17:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T23:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/?p=558"},"modified":"2025-10-02T14:41:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T14:41:47","slug":"558-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/558-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognize and reward &#8211; Compensation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:430px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-562 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image1-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8f13b0\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained 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href=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/tag\/recognition\/\" rel=\"tag\">Recognition<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/tag\/reward\/\" rel=\"tag\">Reward<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How to design and implement an effective total rewards strategy in order to attract and retain young talent? What makes a competitive rewards package for young talents? What are the best non-cash rewards and recognition tips to engage young talent?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3c46939c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover page-nav-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-563 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image2-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Recognize and Reward &#8211; Compensation Basics<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover page-nav-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-564 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image3-1.jpg\" style=\"object-position:60% 20%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"60% 20%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">How<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Toolkit Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover page-nav-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-84 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ToolkitExpert-768x1024.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ToolkitExpert-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ToolkitExpert-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ToolkitExpert.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Experts Advice<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover page-nav-4 has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b250d795c34cd91e0b7f1eb360fd2b56\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-86 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ToolkitLinks-768x1024.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ToolkitLinks-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ToolkitLinks-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ToolkitLinks.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">External Links &amp; 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Talents highly value development and well-being<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RewardSystem.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f62ee28c73a0efa7723f2d40f13d351d\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-562 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image1-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7600c4\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>pdf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 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When implemented in the right way, they motivate and guide employee behaviour towards achieving business objectives and living company values. They also affect employee attitudes and can positively contribute to engagement and retention of talents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3c46939c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Compensation Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of Total Rewards encompasses all the tools available to an employer in order to attract, motivate and retain employees. To an employee or candidate seeking new employment, total rewards indicate the form and value of returns from the employment relationship. Total rewards package typically contains elements of salary, all kind of rewards, benefits, work-life balance and flexibility, performance, recognition, growth and development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing a total rewards model is one of the most important HR practices because it is an integral part of the employment relationship. In most business settings, compensation provisions (e.g. salary, pay for performance) and benefits have to be included in the employment contract. Elements of total rewards are also important in shaping psychological contracts, which are based on unwritten expectations and promises regarding employee and employer obligations. Total rewards model is a powerful managerial tool as it is the best way to communicate what is important (business vision, mission, objectives and values) and how a company creates value. Through pay for performance, companies can link individual and team performance to strategic objectives. Besides cash compensation (e.g. base salary and performance bonuses), most high performing companies provide other non-cash rewards, benefits and perquisites, that create attractive and competitive total rewards packages. This contributes to their attractive employer brand, as compensation is important in describing employee value proposition. Therefore, total rewards model determines the ability of a company to attract, manage and retain talents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although in most settings, base salary is the largest part of a total rewards package, nowadays many companies use individualized compensation packages, which reflect the realities of a diverse workforce (different expectations, needs and preferences) and different work arrangements (e.g. flexible work, gig economy). Individualization is very important for SMEs as they usually have limited resources and cannot compete with salaries offered by larger companies. Nevertheless, they can compete for talent by responding to their needs and wishes. Of course, the amount of salary is very important for the young as they are establishing conditions for their independent life or forming new family. However, GETM3 research suggests that salary is not at the top of the list of their expectations. The young value personal development and well-being. For them, rewards and recognition are very important and by using them properly, companies can affect their engagement and commitment to stay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-565\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-559 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image6-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background 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style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-def1aabc30fce27bf55084b6cb1c2d87\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/resourcesandtools\/tools-and-samples\/hr-qa\/pages\/totalrewardsstrategies.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What are total rewards strategies?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4933b163c35d3a5a6a5226b5c250826e\" style=\"color:#444444\">SHRM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7a08ee8a1cb72a65cdc88f8c9868fb63\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/resourcesandtools\/tools-and-samples\/hr-qa\/pages\/totalrewardsstrategies.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Importance of recognition and rewards for millennials<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb854fd5f4c960ced9cde700635b41e6\" style=\"color:#444444\">HR.BLR.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2076c541ca403079c62ec96764993d26\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2013.05.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.semanticscholar.org\/paper\/I-Deals%3A-Idiosyncratic-Terms-in-Employment-Rousseau-Ho\/e19e96fa064d3cb6fb839f9bab47543298a331b6?p2df\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Individualization of the total rewards system<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b954c7df9c8804ddc59dc1cd21c5d96\" style=\"color:#444444\">Rousseau, D., Ho, V. T., Greenberg, J. (2006)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8d4841c38ef77b96500cc5325dc24d3f\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2013.05.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theallianceframework.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/global\/en\/pages\/about-deloitte\/articles\/millennialsurvey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Millennials 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href=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/students\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Students<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-70021b37 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several steps and considerations if we want to make the total rewards strategy effective in order to attract and retain young talents. These include defining the total rewards package, individualizing package contents according to mutually agreed obligations, and effectively managing the process of giving out rewards and recognition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3c46939c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to implement a total rewards strategy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementation of the total rewards strategy should start by establishing the objectives, what do you want to achieve (e.g. high productivity, innovation, teamwork, loyalty, controlling labour costs), and by estimating the total budget.&nbsp;The next step should be defining the elements of total rewards, what will be the in mix (e.g. base salary, pay for performance, benefits, non-cash rewards and recognition).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For any type of pay for performance it is important that incentives are linked to your business strategy. Make sure that effort and\/or desired behaviour is directly related to rewards. The programme should be based on clear criteria and objective performance evaluation. It is important that it is well communicated to employees, that it is simple and easy for employees to understand, and that it does not create additional paperwork to administer it. Remember that all types of pay for performance have their advantages and disadvantages and therefore it is the best to use a combination of different programmes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among benefits there are some that are mandated by law (e.g. in many countries these are health and pension insurance) and others given at the discretion of an employer (e.g. health promotion, work-life balance).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-cash rewards can be either formal or informal and they come in many different forms, depending on your creativity. On the other hand, recognition is an on-going activity through which people express their appreciation for each other\u2019s value and contributions (e.g. praise, acknowledgment, seeking input, sharing Information). In the past, rewards and recognition were mostly top down from a boss to an employee, but nowadays there is more of horizontal, peer-to-peer approaches, often involving the use of social media. Key to effective rewards and recognition is the perception of a receiver, that is why customization is very important. To make it even more attractive for young talents, you can use gamification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you define the elements of a total rewards package, you will need to decide who is eligible for each element, first based on their job position and then based on their individual preferences. Your system will be most effective when you give employees some choice what they want to include in their package. For this you need to calculate or estimate the value of non-cash benefits and rewards (e.g. what is the value of an additional vacation day, what is the value of training) to ensure equitable treatment of all employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When attracting talents, it is important that total rewards package is included in a realistic job preview, so that you will be able to keep promises.&nbsp;When you make a job offer it is time to discuss and negotiate individualized pay package.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to successfully implement the total rewards system, you need to communicate extensively, train people how to make decisions and ensure transparency. Continuous evaluation of the system and analysis of its effect will help in finding ways to improve it over time. Remember, there is no perfect system, but there are always ways to make the existing one better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-560\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide is-light has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3170204f4a70e9b7d840c93e0967d72\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-561 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Image8.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background 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has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d483f2f5f5c71651ffa804c45b0b244c\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/1099-050X(200024)39:4%3C347::AID-HRM6%3E3.0.CO;2-C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theallianceframework.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/hr-today\/trends-and-forecasting\/special-reports-and-expert-views\/Documents\/Implementing-Total-Rewards-Strategies.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to implement Total Rewards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4933b163c35d3a5a6a5226b5c250826e\" style=\"color:#444444\">SHRM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3d664669a5d772ec1f3a188347e3753f\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.aom.org\/doi\/abs\/10.5465\/AMJ.2011.59215081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salary.com\/blog\/what-is-pay-for-performance-compensation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Types of pay for performance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69b90e0a7002a3c4227f481ee7c198f8\" style=\"color:#444444\">salary.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-db9cdf364d6952deeb60c0323a4e3fe4\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2013.05.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.orgdyn.2008.02.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/hrsoft.com\/pay-performance-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to design pay for performance program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ab086f8c9e57653192347d15009d46cd\" style=\"color:#444444\">HRsoft<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-57e02ee065cf6cbc1c439acb311ec177\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2013.05.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.orgdyn.2008.02.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/jeff-haden\/25-creative-rewards-that-great-employees-actually-love-to-receive.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creative rewards and recognition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23165428dd474f96599cf331a6958001\" style=\"color:#444444\">Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e805c42212f1d027f73e3e14c7a01c06\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2013.05.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.orgdyn.2008.02.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/jeff-haden\/25-creative-rewards-that-great-employees-actually-love-to-receive.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rewards gamification<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23165428dd474f96599cf331a6958001\" style=\"color:#444444\">Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27fb5951a941529d4ef6a6b8c0035777\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2013.05.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.orgdyn.2008.02.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workhuman.com\/resources\/globoforce-blog\/report-employee-recognition-helps-resolve-retention-and-recruitment-challenges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Importance of recognition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6e804e1753247380510b274b75c58801\" style=\"color:#444444\">workhuman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-910f5bd5204166307aeef44a8e039ae4\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2013.05.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.orgdyn.2008.02.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/insights\/focus\/human-capital-trends\/2018\/personalized-incentives-talent-management-strategies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Personalized incentives to attract and retain talent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-babb90405033ba39bec9df69cacd9a9c\" style=\"color:#444444\">Deloitte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2b43bde3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"page-nav-2 has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f359e32b2d0032796b5d7d494fad1996\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\">&lt; Previous Section: Basics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"page-nav-4 has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3160ff1fef7040125a5123db8645b182\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\">Next Section: Experts Advice &gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow 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href=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/students\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Students<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-70021b37 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experts Advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about Compensation from the experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3c46939c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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If we add diversity brought to the workforce by Millennials, the challenge becomes even bigger. Videos present expert advice on what works best for the young. Experts and practitioners discuss how successful SMEs are using total rewards to attract and retain young talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In these videos, well-known Millennial\u2019s expert Ryan Jenkins talks about tips, best practices and examples of recognition tailored to Millennials\u2019 values and expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Aon Hewitt and O.C. Tanner, one in four organizations find their current recognition programs are ineffective for Millennial workers and 38 percent of Millennials would like to see the recognition program at their current employer improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately the purpose of recognition is to reward effort and to encourage greater or continued effort. Elevated effort and performance occurs when employees feel inspired and incentivized to do more. Being recognized in a meaningful and consistent way strengthens Millennials\u2019 connection to the organization and encourages them to become high-performing contributors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s clear that recognition has significant impact on employee engagement and retention and should be considered as part of any talent management strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognition also satisfies employees on a psychological level. After the human needs of survival and safety are met, the next needs according to Maslow\u2019s hierarchy of needs are love\/belonging (social, love, family, team) and esteem (importance, recognition, respect).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Toolkit1Page4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Toolkit1Page4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Toolkit1Page4-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Toolkit1Page4-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Toolkit1Page4-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 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resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wish to learn more about Compensation? Explore the resources below!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tooklkit1Page5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tooklkit1Page5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tooklkit1Page5-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tooklkit1Page5-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tooklkit1Page5-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Additional Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e78a4eec47269d284fbdb395e637a540\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/1099-050X(200024)39:4%3C347::AID-HRM6%3E3.0.CO;2-C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theallianceframework.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/j.1744-6570.2005.00515.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cipd.co.uk\/Images\/reward-management-report-2019-2_tcm18-68009.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Report on reward practices<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a6ef74df37b52bc6f34557ec53e88b7\" style=\"color:#444444\">CIPD (2019): Reward management report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-674a13609ad9b41834e76d5ff44cecd3\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.aom.org\/doi\/abs\/10.5465\/AMJ.2011.59215081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cipd.co.uk\/Images\/show-me-the-money_2015-behavioural-science-of-reward_tcm18-9560.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to design and apply reward strategies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77ea7d5ebf6c85dc7e9637bd0623867b\" style=\"color:#444444\">CIPD (2015): Show me the money \u2013 behavioural science of rewards<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-725799f1625fb7d3d0396f97a7acaa4b\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2013.05.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.orgdyn.2008.02.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/hrm.21786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/resourcesandtools\/hr-topics\/compensation\/pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHRM resources on compensation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4933b163c35d3a5a6a5226b5c250826e\" style=\"color:#444444\">SHRM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa73a063ae1765542a334ea497716ef9\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2013.05.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.orgdyn.2008.02.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/hrm.21786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/436298\/VisionLink_eBook_How_to_Pay_Millennials.pdf?t=1490303647614\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to pay Millennials<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d26e56396153049b726957efe81b347\" style=\"color:#444444\">Gibson, K. &#8211; Vision Link<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f2df3f430bd4a52f75ea5bcd8d916c8\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2013.05.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.orgdyn.2008.02.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/hrm.21786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/1501-ways-to-reward-employees-bob-nelson\/1105646894\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ideas for formal and informal rewards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ceee0405adbe6bc4a0b325e700e3c6ae\" style=\"color:#444444\">Nelson, B.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5558e5a1518f479950292290d8ef1f59\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2013.05.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.orgdyn.2008.02.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/hrm.21786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldatwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Total Rewards Association<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2a37e334bb6b4867119c328e07fac97\" style=\"color:#444444\">WorldatWork<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ff4b1bb9b4276b431ec57532e828fd9\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2013.05.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.orgdyn.2008.02.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/hrm.21786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blueboard.com\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resources for meaningful recognition and rewards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a03c455b506e0b94ccaa648d048f1c85\" style=\"color:#444444\">Blue Board<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb90a72e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-68a2fde19842e235adb244827512c640\" style=\"color:#8f13b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2018.08.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.hrmr.2013.05.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.orgdyn.2008.02.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/hrm.21786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/GetUrlReputation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bob Nelson&#8217;s website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ceee0405adbe6bc4a0b325e700e3c6ae\" style=\"color:#444444\">Nelson, B.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2b43bde3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"page-nav-4 has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4178dd62b5f2d5998e92e006cdb84f29\" 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alignwide\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the following section you will find a list of FAQs on Compensation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Toolkit1Page6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Toolkit1Page6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Toolkit1Page6-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Toolkit1Page6-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/ascnet.ie\/3wayswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Toolkit1Page6-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Rewards are great, but what if I don\u2019t have a budget for them?<\/summary>\n<p>There are many forms of rewards that are budget friendly. A simple thank you doesn\u2019t cost anything and if done in the right way can be very rewarding for the employee. You can just call an employee to your office and thank her for a job well done, don\u2019t discuss any other issue. With low budget rewards you can replace material value with evoking emotions by adding a personal note, putting an effort into choosing and presenting the reward, creating a surprise and fun celebration. It really depends on your creativity what you will use for rewarding employees, some great ideas can be found in Bob Nelson\u2019s book 1501 to reward employees.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Why use any other reward if most people prefer some extra cash?<\/summary>\n<p>While money is important for most people, when it comes to rewards it also has some downsides. Most obvious one is that cash rewards are not sustainable, once you spend the money you quickly forget that you\u2019ve got a reward. In addition, monetary rewards are difficult to improve. For example, if you give money, expectations increase and next time around people will just expect to get more. Money is a very common reward, so it lacks personal note. At the end, for many people it is not all about money. They may have other preferences, such as an additional free day, opportunity to attend some training program or better health insurance. Rewards really are rewards only when perceived as such by people receiving them. So matching rewards to individual needs and preferences should be the best way to make rewards effective.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Everybody talks about positive side, but are possible pitfalls of rewards and recognition?<\/summary>\n<p>Like any tool, if not used properly, recognition can have negative effects. If criteria are not clear and there is lack of communication, rewards may not be seen as objective and can demotivate. We may reward wrong behaviour, which can happen if we use only single criteria. For example, if we reward just quantity, we can reward somebody who sells the most but also has the most complaints. We can also reward too little\/too much, so rewards are not proportionate to achievements. If rewards are not timely, the desired behaviour is not reinforced.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I know if my total rewards package is competitive?<\/summary>\n<p>One way to explore the market offer is through salary surveys which are conducted by consulting companies, but those are usually expensive and based on information from large corporations. Alternatives are free salary sites, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paylab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paylab<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/Salaries\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">glassdoor<\/a>. However, this data shows averages and can serve mostly as orientation as it does not take into account specific needs, preferences and expectations of individual candidates. So it is best to discuss your offer during recruitment and systematically collect and analyse reactions of potential candidates. Open communication and monitoring pay satisfaction is also useful to gather and analyse reactions of those already employed. If you have difficulty to either attract or retain employees, it probably means that it is time to make your package more competitive.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-custom-off-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is rewards gamification?<\/summary>\n<p>Gamification is an innovative methodology that uses typical game-world elements in business and professional contexts for stimulating the user\u2019s involvement and personal growth, resulting in having leverage on their motivation. Gamification is about using game-based mechanics, aesthetics, and game think to engage people, motivate action, and promote learning. At the end of the day, gamification is really about trying to create a learning experience to help motivate people to change their behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gamification of rewards is a popular way to increase employee productivity and engagement by applying game mechanics and game design techniques (e.g. it uses a digital environment to help employees reach certain targets, goals or objectives). 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