Howabout,
Unfortunately the greasy pole doesn't allow people to point out obvious speed bumps. Unless you are saying Yes Sir to the bonus driven CEOs you are seen as 'not a team player' and given the 'opportunity to pursue other interests'.
'Long term planning' went out the window along with 'integrity' and 'common sense', there wasn't enough room in the building when 'bonuses' came in.
We got rid of bonuses as they weren't conducive to a safety industry. We replaced bonuses with 'at risk' components.
The difference is (as you know)
a) you are on a $200k with a $50k bonus for hitting some target,total package $250k. This is bad.
b) you are on $250k, if you dont hit the target we take off $50k. This is good and completely different to situation (a).
At risk components are completely different to bonuses. Pleeeaase!