The Hidden paycheck is not about money! It's about something that is frequently more important and always much less tangible in terms of what makes people tick. It's giving people, in addition to pay, what they really want from work, so they are inspired, not prodded, to do their jobs, better, faster, more effectively and more creatively. Giving employees a sense that they're accomplishing something at work. Letting employees know the truth, that their work is meaningful and important to the organization and providing employees a sense of recognition for their time, effort and dedication.