AUGUST 1988
Nearly all companies responding to a Bureau of National Affairs Inc. survey use prizes to reward performance or achievements ranging from service milestones to productivity. Among the companies that have an award program, here is the breakdown.
| Type of | % of |
| award given | companies |
| to recognize | giving |
| achievement | awards |
| Cash bonus | 58% |
| Letter of recognition | 38 |
| Plaque or trophy | 37 |
| Vacation or cruise | 11 |
| Savings bond | 10 |
| Watch, pin, or jewelry | 8 |
| Choice of gift items | 5 |
| Paid leave | 1 |
Source: The Bureau of National Affairs Inc., Personnel Policies Forum survey, 1987