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Surprisingly, we've found that fixed pay (salary) and individual performance pay have little affect on innovation, while variable group pay and indirect pay (employee benefits) have a much stronger impact.

Recognition in the workplace is a powerful motivator, providing employees with a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Studies consistently show that peer-to-peer recognition plays a crucial role in employee engagement, productivity, and retention.

Employee rewards should be differentiated by the employers goal in giving the reward. If you're giving a reward for a job well done in an "everyday instance", the reward should be different than exhibiting exemplary community behavior, which should be different than a reward given for long term growth. Here are three situations and how to differentiate employee rewards for each.

Innovating employee rewards programs are an important part of any HR strategy. However, monetary bonuses can get a bit stale and employees will look for new ways to be rewarded for a job well done. The more innovative your employee rewards program is, the more effective it can be. Here are three ways to reward employees in new and innovative ways.