Christmas bonus-How much ?

[Audio One]

I have a DJ who has been with me(sub contract) for a little over a year and I"ll getting ready to give him his Christmas bonus. Hes worked almost every Friday night and a few other days on occasion. I already know the amount of the bonus, that was predetermined in my biz plan many moons ago. I just wanted to see if I'm in line with others who may give a little extra for good service at years end.

 

[ahoustondj]

I have a DJ who has been with me(sub contract) for a little over a year and I"ll getting ready to give him his Christmas bonus. Hes worked almost every Friday night and a few other days on occasion. I already know the amount of the bonus, that was predetermined in my biz plan many moons ago. I just wanted to see if I'm in line with others who may give a little extra for good service at years end.

Unless he is an employee, make it a Christmas/Holiday Gift instead of a Bonus. Bonus is usually an added perk at the end of the year in relation to employee performance and wages. You can also "Tip" him the required amount.

 

[Audio One]

Thanks Houston, Arrrrg....I hate taxes :tribiggrin:
Anyhoo, this years tip/gift or whatever we call it is 5% of what he was paid plus a new pair of Sony headphones. Good DJs are hard to come by and harder to keep. I think thats a pretty good reward.

 

[Guest]

I am going to be the Scrooge here (yeah, big shock) and have to ask: why give an employee a bonus or tip or whatever you want to call it just because of some random day on a calender? If the employee is good, they should receive regular reviews and performance incentives based on their performance, and not just on the calender.

 

[Valerie Hicks]

We used to give anywhere from $50 to $250 for a christmas gift. Now we don't have employees, so don't have to worry about it. Yes, that money must have taxes taken out, but extra is still extra!

 

[Audio One]

I am going to be the Scrooge here (yeah, big shock) and have to ask: why give an employee a bonus or tip or whatever you want to call it just because of some random day on a calender? If the employee is good, they should receive regular reviews and performance incentives based on their performance, and not just on the calender.

How do you know I don't?

 

[DjDennis]

we dont have to worry here any more, thank god!

 

[jokerswild]

I am going to be the Scrooge here (yeah, big shock) and have to ask: why give an employee a bonus or tip or whatever you want to call it just because of some random day on a calender? If the employee is good, they should receive regular reviews and performance incentives based on their performance, and not just on the calender.

It's not a random date on the calander... it's Christmas.


There are two experiences involved in running a business.... there's the customer experience and the employee experience and sooner or later you have to realize that they are equally important and tied together.

So, while a Christmas bonus isn't required. The year end Christmas bonus is just the iceing on the cake. Kinda like getting a cherry on top of a hot fudge sunday... it's not required but it is a nice touch.

Merry Christmas!

 

[SoftJock Rick]

I give the UPS guy, and the hot mail chick a tip every year around Christmas time. Because they go out of their way to take care of me.

I, like Patrick, consider it just another day (although I do enjoy the spirit of the season) -- but I also know that's when folks can use that tip.


I suppose I could give it to them on my birthday in July, but then all those millions of Christmas money envelopes Grandma left around would go to waste...