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sigmasix

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3. is this an alternative to raises?

Reply to mick063 (Original post)

Sun Jul 28, 2013, 09:24 PM

Jul 2013

is the company intending to build value in the products offered, and then use them as "free" gifts instead of COLA raises? I'm sure the abuse will begin pretty quickly, no matter the stated purpose. Perhaps they intend on using it as the center of an incentive program that features points that can be exchanged for dollar equivalent at the company store. This eliminates the expense of other more important benefits.

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Has your company done this? [View all] mick063 Jul 2013 OP

never heard of this madrchsod Jul 2013 #1

Is it mandatory that you buy it? femmocrat Jul 2013 #2

is this an alternative to raises? sigmasix Jul 2013 #3

I do not have issue with this PowerToThePeople Jul 2013 #4

I have never worked anywhere where the logo shirt/s weren't paid for by the company elehhhhna Jul 2013 #5

I was usually given some amount free PowerToThePeople Jul 2013 #7

Company logo clothing and nic-nac catalogs are a dime a dozen bhikkhu Jul 2013 #6

Okay, I have to walk this back a bit. mick063 Jul 2013 #8

Common. Part of corporate rah rah marketing to employees on point Jul 2013 #9