Last week I read an interesting article written by Gonzo Arzuaga, formerly of Startups.com. In it he talks about the...
Archive for category: Other Rewards
Either Put Me in Charge or Let Me Be a Lackey. I’m Fine with Either, But I Can’t Do Both.
Sep 19,2011September 19, 2011
A friend recently updated their status with the title to this article. Ironically, I saw it just as I got...
Icing is Nice, but Frosting is Essential (Compensation is like Cupcakes)
Apr 25,2011April 25, 2011
How is compensation like a cupcake? Is it just that people crave it, or is it something far more fundamental?...
In a Vacuum of Information People Will Use Imagination
Feb 04,2011February 4, 2011
I love talking to employees about their compensation plans. It is always easy to see the people who work at...
Executive Pay and the Emperor’s New Clothes
Jan 05,2011January 5, 2011
I read a recent article by Dan Ariely on how we measure thrift. Mr. Ariely, is the author of “Predictably...
Offer the World First and Money Second. “Small Company, Big World”
Nov 29,2010November 29, 2010
My 16-month old nephew inspires today’s posting. The other day, while watching a video of him, I couldn’t help be...
Employee Engagement Surveys Are Like New Year’s Resolutions
Aug 23,2010August 23, 2010
Retention during bad times is easier than when times are good. It’s a fact; people look for safety in dark...
Is Your Compensation Program the Prettiest House on the Street?
Jul 22,2010July 22, 2010
I live in San Francisco and as I walk the streets it is impossible to ignore the magnificent homes all...