Surveying the diversity of rewards

Article Abstract:

The importance of employee recognition (or incentive) awards programs is attested to by the fact that nine out of ten Personnel Journal (PJ) subscribers have implemented such an awards system. The diversity of the programs was revealed in a recent PJ survey, conducted by Globe Research and Periodical Studies Service. Results indicate: 90 percent of employers with award programs recognizes length of service; almost 25 percent recognizes attendance; nearly 25 percent recognizes safety; 25 percent recognizes employee productivity and improved productivity suggestions; 13 percent recognizes customer service; and one-third recognizes sales achievements. The incentives awarded include plaques, certificates, cash, and savings bonds. Almost three-quarters of the employers surveyed by Personnel Journal have budgeted for employee recognition and awards.

Human resource management, Compensation management, Comparative analysis, Employee motivation, Incentives (Business), Globe Research and Periodical Studies Service

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What's in a title? Plenty

Article Abstract:

Job titles are important on a personal level and also help identify jobs, authority, and relationships within an organization, according to a Personnel Journal survey of human resources executives. Ninety-four percent of the surveyed executives reported that job titles are important to employee morale, and 91% would not drop them if given the chance. Some executives noted that job titles are sometimes used instead of salary increases to indicate progression in an organization. Only 55% of respondents reported an increased work force since 1982, but 70% of the companies are now using more job titles. Thirty-seven percent of respondents said that marketing and advertising departments use the most job titles, followed by financial services and accounting, with 21%.

Analysis, Occupations, Job descriptions

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The $5.3 billion tab for training

Article Abstract:

Results of a 1988 survey of 614 Personal Journal subscriber organizations sponsored by Personal Journal and conducted by Globe Research Corp reveals that businesses participating in the research spent over $5.3 billion on development and training in 1988, which is 38% more than was spent in 1986. Results also show that the average 1988 expenditure for companies participating in the survey was $218,200. Some of the areas that received training and development dollars include: supervisory skills training; new employee orientation; and management skills and development.

Finance, Employee training, Globe Research Corp.

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