As a business leader, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is the value of setting clear, objective criteria for employee bonuses. Over the years, I’ve experimented with various ...

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores here on Thursday said it will create new bonus programs to reward long-term employees and workers who provide exceptional customer service.

The size of the checks can vary widely. The most common range was $100 to $250, with more than a quarter of bonuses landing in that range. Another 21 percent fell into the $251 to $500 range ...