Bonuses Are Backfiring: Rethinking Performance Pay to Protect Culture
Monday,
April 20,
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
TR Talk
Incentives are meant to motivate, but poorly designed systems can erode trust, breed resentment, and undermine collaboration. This provocative session challenges traditional performance pay structures and explores approaches that align recognition with organizational culture, fairness, and sustainable engagement.
Participants will examine innovative strategies for designing performance-based incentives that inspire meaningful behaviors, reinforce company values, and strengthen team collaboration. Through discussion and practical examples, attendees will gain insights into creating recognition and reward programs that drive engagement while maintaining equity and transparency.
Key Takeaways:
- Identify common pitfalls in traditional performance pay programs and their impact on trust and collaboration.
- Learn strategies to design incentives that reinforce culture, fairness, and sustainable engagement.
- Explore practical approaches for aligning recognition and rewards with organizational goals and team behaviors.