Ad Hoc is a term used to describe a temporary arrangement made to address a problem or issue. This Latin phrase literally means ‘for this.’ In the context of employee management, ad hoc could be used to speak about a variety of solutions or fixes to an existing challenge rather than a long-term strategy to address it for good. A common arrangement made in this manner includes ad hoc payment.
Ad hoc payments are one-time payments issued to their employees by their employers for special purposes. For instance, as a token of appreciation for their dedication during the launch of a new office. Ad hoc payments are not part of the employee's CTC and thus it is not added to the payroll system.
Depending on the requirements of the employees, the HR team or the management can decide on the type of ad hoc payments. Here are some common ad hoc payment types