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evaluations, employees are eligible to receive a bonus check. With a
good performance review, employees can earn up to 100% of their
bonuses. A typical quarterly bonus check is a week's worth of pay.
When we're doing really well, it can amount to 2 weeks' pay.
All full-time and per diem employees are eligible after completing
their 90-day probationary periods. Currently, 44 employees participate
in the quarterly bonuses. The size of a full-time employee's bonus is
tied to her salary and performance evaluation; a per diem's bonus is
tied to the number of hours she works. We hand-deliver checks to the
staff members along with their bonus evaluations. Rather than direct
deposit, we want employees to go to the bank and deposit or cash the
check directly. There is some psychological benefit to going to the
bank to cash or deposit a bonus check.
We stress that the bonus is neither guaranteed nor promised. It's a
gift from our generous owners. Yes, generous. They also provide a
dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 10% of an employee's pay. When
we bring on new hires, we highlight the bonus program and the
401(k) matching. They're both great incentives to retain and incentivize our talented staff.
Beverly Teague, RN, CNOR, LHRM
CenterOneSurgery Center
Jacksonville, Fla.
teaguebjt@msn.com
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