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... poll of the nation's employers showed that none give large cash holiday bonuses. Most employers give nothing at all this time of year. But not everyone goes home empty-handed. Of the companies that provide a bonus: 39% provide cash (median $200 per employee) . 36% give gift certificates (about $25 a worker) . 28% reward employees with food (such as a turkey or ham, costing about $20 per employee) . More than half of the companies that offer no holiday bonus have never had one. Of the 16% that have discontinued programs: 59% stopped because of cost. 34% cut bonuses because of entitlement issues. 24% developed performance-based programs instead. I believe that all salary and bonuses should be based on performance. Depending on ... on the ground with the turkeys. Jack Fries can be reached at Fries & Fries Consulting, P.O. Box 66, Alexandria, KY 41001, phone (859) 694-1580, fax (208) 293-2086, e-mail [email protected] , or Web site www.jackfries.com . Login or Register (for FREE) to gain access to thousands of other great articles. Need more reasons to join? Need insurance for you, your business or your family? Get quality appointments - Save yourself a whole lot of time & money when you use our directory of carriers, wholesalers and service providers. Negotiate lucrative contracts with carriers and wholesalers. Net result. More revenue for your agency! Clients & Prospects will research you, your co-workers and your agency here. The most comprehensive online insurance industry reference library ...