Facts About Cash vs. Non-Cash Employee Rewards

Rewarding employees with only cash can hurt your organization in the long run. Learn the fast facts on rewarding with cash vs. non-cash!

Types of Employee Awards…

Cash

Non-Cash

*How Employees Value Awards…*
Cash	Non-Cash
Compensation Entitlement	In Addition to Salary Symbolic of Achievements

*How Employees Use Awards…*
Cash	Non-Cash
Pay Bills Buy Groceries Buy Merchandise	Symbolize Personal Achievement Creates an Emotion Bragging Rights Long-Term Memory

*The Perceived Value…*
Cash	Non-Cash
Valued at Monetary Value Viewed as Income Taxable	Hold Immeasurable Value Employees Inflate Monetary Value Organizations Spend Less

*The Payoff…*
Cash	Non-Cash
Nothing to Show for Achievements Short-Term Memory Sacrifices Long-Term Impact	Long-Term Memory Trophy Effect Increased ROI Increased Performance

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