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Definition
Attendance bonus; a reward for employees who maintain perfect or near-perfect attendance.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a monetary incentive provided by employers to staff who maintain perfect or near-perfect attendance records. It is a standard term in office culture and human resources discussions. While it sounds formal, it is frequently used in casual workplace gossip regarding salary and benefits.
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Does your company have an attendance bonus?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a performance bonus, which is usually referred to as 花紅 or 獎金. This term is strictly tied to the number of days present at work rather than the quality of output.
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