A company bonus is a one-off payment and can be awarded to an individual or to everyone in the company. These are generally awarded when the company or individual reaches sales targets, but can also be awarded for outstanding achievements or as a Christmas bonus.
How do you write a letter announcing a bonus to staff?
This is one of the nicest and most appreciated letters you will ever write to your staff! Make sure to:
- Make it personal if it is to an individual
- Explain why the bonus is being awarded
- Mention the amount
- Say when it will be received
- Thank staff for their hard work and say how much you appreciate their efforts
- Finish with a hope for the next year to be as successful
Check out our list of letters of appreciation to employees
Letter awarding a company-wide bonus – Sample 1
To all staff,
COMPANY BONUS
We are delighted to let you know that this year we have reached our sales targets and as such we will be awarding a bonus of [amount] to everyone. This amount will be paid with your next salary.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your hard work in making this happen. This has been a challenging year and it is your hard work and dedication that allowed us to reach this goal.
Here’s hoping next year will be just as successful.
Thank you once again.
[Name of company owner]
Letter awarding a company-wide Christmas bonus – Sample 1
To all staff,
CHRISTMAS BONUS
We are delighted to let you know that this year we will be awarding all staff a Christmas bonus of [amount].
This bonus give us the opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your hard work this year. [Year] has been a challenging year and your hard work and dedication make us proud to have you work for us.
Here’s hoping next year with your help, we will see the company continue to grow.
Season’s Greetings.
[Name of company owner]
Letter awarding an individual bonus – Sample 1
Dear [staff name]
We are delighted to let you know that you have reached your sales target for [time period] and so we will be awarding a bonus of [amount] to you. This amount will be paid with your next salary.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your hard work in achieving this goal.
Thank you once again.
[Name of company owner]
Letter awarding an individual bonus – Sample 2
Dear [Name of Recipient],
We would like to extend our appreciation for your efforts in securing the contract for [contract description]. As you know it was one of the projects that our company had been pursuing for a long time and with your help, we successfully won the bid.
In order to show how much this means to us we have awarded you a bonus of [amount] which you will receive with your next salary payment.
Once again, thank you for your hard work and congratulations.
Sincerely,
[Name]
[Title]
Letter awarding an individual bonus – Sample 3
[Date]
Dear [Name of Recipient],
We are pleased to inform you that you will receive a company bonus with an amount of [amount]. This is an award that reflects your excellent performance in the company and in particular because of your efforts and hard work that has allowed us to [mention achievements here].
Please accept this company bonus with our regards and best wishes and we look forward to your continued contributions to the company.
Sincerely yours,
[Signature over Printed Name]
[Title]
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