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“The decision to use recognition as an on-the-spot bonus instead of merely pay in…” — Shawn Achor

The decision to use recognition as an on-the-spot bonus instead of merely pay increases is a fascinating one, because pay increases can create new mental anchors for how much the person feels happy earning, whereas the social recognition program is ongoing, unexpected, and harder to form a mental anchor around.
Shawn Achor
Shawn Achor Educator • American
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