profit sharing
noun
: a system or process under which employees receive a part of the profits of an industrial or commercial enterprise
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Stavros said there is also the opportunity for companies to embrace efforts around profit sharing and equity grants, things that can bolster retention and create more buy-in.
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Ian Thomas, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Here are some key areas to consider: Bonuses and profit sharing—Ask about annual performance bonuses, signing bonuses or profit-sharing plans that can significantly increase your take-home pay.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Payscale reports that the average total compensation, including commissions, bonuses, and profit sharing, ranges from $39,000 to $77,000 annually 2.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
In December, in its latest round of profit sharing, the company announced that $17 million would be spread across its employee base, with a quarter of that allocated based on length of service.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Ian Thomas, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Here are some key areas to consider: Bonuses and profit sharing—Ask about annual performance bonuses, signing bonuses or profit-sharing plans that can significantly increase your take-home pay.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Payscale reports that the average total compensation, including commissions, bonuses, and profit sharing, ranges from $39,000 to $77,000 annually 2.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
In December, in its latest round of profit sharing, the company announced that $17 million would be spread across its employee base, with a quarter of that allocated based on length of service.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Profit sharing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profit%20sharing. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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