results-oriented reward

[/rɪˈzʌlts ˈɔːrɪəntɪd rɪˈwɔːrd/]
nounpl: results-oriented rewards
recompensa orientada por resultados
1. A compensation or incentive system designed to recognize and reward employees or individuals based on the achievement of specific, measurable outcomes or performance metrics rather than effort, time spent, or other subjective criteria.
The company implemented a results-oriented reward system that tied bonuses directly to quarterly sales targets.
A empresa implementou um sistema de recompensa orientada por resultados que vinculava bônus diretamente às metas de vendas trimestrais.
2. Performance-based incentive structure focused on tangible achievements and deliverables in professional or organizational contexts.
Results-oriented rewards motivate employees to focus on productivity and measurable outcomes rather than presenteeism.
As recompensas orientadas por resultados motivam os funcionários a focar na produtividade e em resultados mensuráveis em vez do presenteísmo.
This term is prominent in American corporate culture and increasingly adopted in Brazilian businesses, particularly in multinational companies and tech startups. It reflects a shift from traditional seniority-based compensation to performance-driven models. In Brazil, this approach has gained traction in competitive sectors like finance, technology, and retail, though it sometimes contrasts with more traditional, relationship-based business cultures in smaller enterprises.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
performance-based rewardmerit-based compensationoutcome-focused incentiveachievement-based rewardresults-based pay
Antonyms / Antônimos
tenure-based rewardseniority-based compensationeffort-based rewardtime-based compensation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recompensa orientada por resultados
Standard usage in corporate and HR contexts
São Paulo
recompensa baseada em resultados
Common variant in business-heavy regions
General Portuguese
recompensa orientada para resultados
European Portuguese variant with slightly different preposition

Related Words

performance managementkey performance indicators (KPIs)incentive programbonus structuremetric-driven compensationoutcome measurement

Related Idioms & Phrases

put your money where your mouth is
walk the walk, not just talk the talk
bottom-line mentality
results speak for themselves
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