Even in tough times, bosses can still say ‘yes’

06.15.2009

Cash isn't always the best way to reward workers — especially these days, when it isn't available anyway.

The Kaplan Thaler Group rented an ice cream truck and parked it behind its offices for a day. Employees got any treat they wanted that day. "Nothing brings a company together like free food," says Linda Kaplan Thaler, the company's chief executive officer. She's one of many CEOs who have been finding creative ways to reward staffs that have been working harder in more trying times than ever before. > View article