-longevity. To recognize longevity, most companies give pins or other jewelry- for instance. Longevity awards are also used in the health services as a strategy to retain professionals in critical demand areas.
-Achievement. Bonuses for achievement usually target performance in areas of particular strategic value, such as safety, customer service, productivity, quality, or attendance. Recipients typically are nominated by peers or supervisors to receive awards including gifts, savings bonds, dinner certificates.
-Innovation. To encourage more innovative ideas, many companies have suggestion systems that involve some form of instant incentive.