1. A factor, reward, or motivation that encourages an employee or worker to perform better, be more productive, or maintain employment
The company offered bonuses as a work incentive to increase sales performance.
A empresa ofereceu bônus como incentivo ao trabalho para aumentar o desempenho de vendas.
2. A benefit or program designed to encourage people to seek or maintain employment rather than rely on social assistance
The government introduced work incentives to reduce welfare dependency.
O governo introduziu incentivos ao trabalho para reduzir a dependência de bem-estar social.