Design Recognition Budgets Leaders Can Trust

What's inside

• Clear explanations of core budget models, including global central allocation, organization and country budgets, per employee budgets, and manager spot award funds.
• Side-by-side examples of budgets on recognize vs budgets on approval, with guidance on when to use each based on control, speed, and governance needs.
• Details on annual limits, constrained budgets, calculation periods, and overspent options so you can align recognition activity with financial policies.
• Practical notes on behavioral impact, like how manager and employee budgets influence participation and perceived fairness.
• A reference layout you can use with your teams or vendor to configure recognition budgets in a way that scales across units, regions, and programs.