Christmas Bonus's?

[Norton]

OK I have staff who have been with me for years, some for 3/4 months & by Christmas some that have been with me for 4-6 weeks

How on earth do I structure Christmas bonuses (bonusi??? Bonus' I really can't spell)

[seeyoukay]

How are the bonuses worked out? Usually its done on the last months performance.

Best idea is to work out how much you're willing to pay overall and then assign a percentage value to each person.

Those who are there a full year get say a full share and those that have been there less than a year get a % of the full share depending on how long they've been there.

If they've been there for 4-6 weeks then I'd expect they won't be expecting something.

However the best bonus schemes I've seen are things that get people tangible stuff such as a turkey or a nice bottle of wine.

[Norton]

I normally give a voucher - it's not really a bonus; more a 'present'

I'm crap at this stuff

[flowerybeanbag]

How much are you thinking of giving your more long-standing staff?

I wouldn't make it over-complicated. You could give the same amount to all your long-standing staff, then perhaps half of that, or less, depending on how much you're giving, to those you mention who have been there less than 4 months.

[Norton]

I guess I thought about £50 for my FT who has been with me a year

But how do I do PT?

& the shorter people (well they aren't less tall; just been with me less time)

[flowerybeanbag]

Pro rata the part timers.

People with less service, you could give them £20 perhaps? It's really up to you!