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3. Bonus (Short-term Incentive)
Definition of performance or sign-on bonuses and common structures (target, threshold, payout timing).
Offer Management & Compensation Basics for Talent Acquisition Specialists
Bonus (Short-term Incentive)
A bonus is a short-term cash incentive paid when an employee or new hire meets specified performance or hire-related conditions.
"I want a clear way to reward reaching hiring targets or secure a tough-to-get candidate quickly."
A bonus is a one-time payment tied to meeting defined goals (performance bonus) or as an inducement to join (sign-on bonus); common structures set a threshold, a target, and specific payout timing.
"I want a clear way to reward reaching hiring targets or secure a tough-to-get candidate quickly."
A bonus is a one-time payment tied to meeting defined goals (performance bonus) or as an inducement to join (sign-on bonus); common structures set a threshold, a target, and specific payout timing.