But some management consultants worry that bonuses could get out of hand. Robinson has seen similar patterns. Zweig worries that huge bonuses can be a triple-edged sword. In addition, they put pressure on cash flow and are tougher to finance than higher salaries. Finally, firms making high profits now should be investing more in the business.
Huge extractions mean that firms are setting the stage for future disappointment.
Outside of bonus plans, traditional benefit packages seem to be getting less attention from both candidates and firms than in the past and seem to be remaining stable. Ore. It is more a trend toward more uniform benefit packages in the industry, forcing firms resisting more comprehensive benefits to come up to speed, he says. One of the difficulties construction firms are facing is a management gap. Firms now aren't looking for engineers or architects with management experience. The difficulty firms are having in recruitment is providing new opportunities for younger, in-house talent.