Bonuses Are Getting Bigger This Year. Here’s How to Snag One

Bonuses Are Getting Bigger This Year. Here’s How to Snag One

If you've come to rely on an annual work bonus to put a little extra cash in your hands, you may be in luck. According to staffing firm Accounting Principals, 63% of U.S. companies are planning to give out bonuses this year. But that's not the only piece of good news. The average 2017 bonus is expected to hit $1,797, up from $1,081 from the year prior. That's a roughly 66% increase, in case you were wondering.

Why the change? Though part of it has to do with companies meeting or exceeding projections, in many cases, getting a good bonus often boils down to personal performance on the job. Regardless of what your bonus looks like for the current year, here are a few tips for increasing that number in the future.

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