Firms Spend Billions to Fire Up Workers -- With Little Luck
Companies use motivational speakers, corporate rewards, and gimmicky prizes to increase productivity. Despite the billions spent on these carrots, research shows no connection between motivational perks and production. Experts believe the high cost of absenteeism forces corporations to persist with their motivational efforts.
See "Firms Spend Billions to Fire Up Workers -- With Little Luck", Del Jones, USA Today, May 9, 2001