Reward and recognition mechanisms for coveted talent

Recruiting
•Sign-on bonuses
•Stock options or grants
•Ability to work from home
•Well designed jobs
•Generous relocation programs
•Faster vacation vesting
•Referral bonuses

Retention
•Stay-on bonuses
•Spot bonuses
•Project bonuses
•Opportunities for advancement
•Higher company match on stock purchase
•Increased profit sharing
•Pushing variable pay down to lower levels in the organization
•Innovative benefits, such as a corporate concierge

Recognition
•Fitting the cash or non-cash recognition to what an individual employee would value