Recent changes to rewards programs at places like Dunkin’ and Starbucks mean customers must pay more before perks kick in. The companies blame inflation.

Certain neural structures, called the reward system, are critically involved mediating the effects of reinforcement. A reward is an appetitive stimulus given to a human or some other animal to ...

Workplace reward systems are incentive programs that encourage employee engagement and productivity by offering bonuses, increased pay, additional time off or other awards for a job well done.

Nonmonetary reward systems mostly benefit the culture of the company and the company's bottom line. When rewards for performance are not based upon money, the culture of a company tends to value ...