This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Dear Employee Name, We are pleased to present you with your year award in the amount of $__. This bonus award reflects your excellent performance, the contributions you made and the goals achieved on behalf of Company Name during the past year.
By definition, it is unplanned and given outside of the normal compensation plan or performance-based incentive plans. Some examples include Christmas-time bonuses that aren't dependent on an employee's performance, or random gifts to your team members to show appreciation.
How to write a bonus letter Address the letter. In the beginning of the letter, label and address it like you start any correspondence with your team. Announce the bonus. After you address your recipient, try to immediately explain why you're writing them a letter. Give details. Congratulate them. End the letter.
Discretionary Bonus. Executive may also, in the discretion of the Board of Directors, receive an additional bonus based on individual merit and performance. The amount of this bonus, if any, in any such year shall be determined by the Board of Directors, in its sole discretion. Discretionary Bonus.
Start with “We are pleased to announce,” setting a positive tone. Detail the specifics of the bonus, ensuring clarity. Express gratitude for the hard work and dedication of the employees. At the end of the letter, encourage them to celebrate their achievements.
Bonus Amount: State the exact amount of the bonus being awarded. For instance, “You will receive a performance bonus of $5,000.” Rationale for Award: Provide a brief explanation of why the bonus is being awarded. This could include a summary of the employee's achievements and their impact on the organization.
Employee Name Employee Address Dear Employee Name, We are pleased to inform you that you are eligible for a performance bonus of Bonus Amount in recognition of your outstanding contributions during Review Period (e.g., from Start Date to End Date).
If you're asking for a bonus for a specific project, provide facts and figures about the outcome of the project and how it exceeded the stakeholders' requirements. If you're asking for a bonus for more general reasons, offer details about why you deserve it.
Base your bonus structure on quantifiable results (excluding discretionary bonuses). Create specific, identifiable bonuses matched to measurable performance standards. Incentivize employees. Creative incentives that connect the bonuses to employees' individual financial goals.
You may get a bonus one year but nothing the next, so be sure you understand how your employer selects people to receive a year-end bonus. Executives receive higher bonuses that can multiply based on performance, while most employees earn bonuses equal to 1% to 5% of their overall salary.