Is altruistic behaviour its own reward? Or should employees benefit financially from being good corporate citizens? This article looks at whether recognition and incentives boost social action – and how much depends on getting the context right for your organisation.

 

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Charles Cotton, Senior Performance and Reward Adviser

Charles has recently led research into the business case for pensions, how front line managers make and communicate reward decisions, and managing reward risks, as well as the creation of a good practice guide on the annual pay review process. He is also responsible for the CIPD’s public policy work in the area of reward and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.

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