Non-monetary incentives have gained great popularity as a means of rewarding employees, but financial executives still think that cash bonuses are the preferred method for recognising their employees' hard work, according to a survey by staffing agency Accountemps.
In the survey, 46% of chief financial officers (CFOs) cited cash bonuses being as the most effective way to acknowledge a job well done.
The CFOs were asked: "Which of the following do you feel is most effective in rewarding your team after major projects?" Their responses were as follows: