As stockings are hung by the chimney with care, workers have high expectations that holiday bonuses will soon be there.
The practice of giving bonuses looks a little different today amid soaring inflation and recession concerns. While many companies stick with protocol, and some even provide rewards specifically because of economic conditions, the way companies calculate bonuses is evolving.
Analysts say companies across industries are rewarding good employee performance in a tight labor market with end-of-year incentives.