I don't normally post stuff on reddit, but I thought you guys at this sub would like this.
I'm studying to become a software developer and I have to take a mandatory business class as a part of it. And I just read this little piece here talking about how to treat employees.
If someone is doing well in the work place you can give them a pat on the back, or maybe some more challenging work, but whatever you do, do not ever give them a pay rise.