Originally designed for pro sports players, cash bonuses have spread to the field of executive recruitment.
Some employers offer such inducements as company-supplied cars to lure prospective employees.
Private-public partnerships also have evolved new types of recruiting bonuses. Some public schools and local governments have teamed up with area businesses to offer cars, low-cost loans, or housing subsidies. These bonuses often are designed to offset the low pay of public-sector employees, such as teachers and police officers. Besides covering moving costs, some companies attempt to go an extra mile in helping new hires make a geographic adjustment. This assistance can range from handling the sale of the new employee's former home to locating day care and schools for dependents.