Budgets for recognition programs are straightforward, typically based on a percentage of payroll (1.5% to 2%). Budgets for incentive programs have more variables, but in all cases, the revenue they generate should exceed the budget. (Credit: Satenik Guzhanina/Shutterstock.com) Budgets for recognition programs are straightforward, typically based on a percentage of payroll (1.5% to 2%). Budgets for incentive programs have more variables, but in all cases, the revenue they generate should exceed the budget. (Credit: Satenik Guzhanina/Shutterstock.com)

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