Debit vs ACH Employee Rewards: The Pros and Cons
The way you pay out employee rewards has a bigger effect on speed, satisfaction, and operational costs than most HR leaders think it does. Most teams don’t see how these different pieces fit together. When businesses switch from slower ACH transfers to instant debit cards or switch back, the changes affect everything from how happy […]
Which Employee Reward Metrics Are The Most Important to Track?
An HR team rolls out a glossy recognition platform, watches the dashboard fill with metrics, and then waits for the applause that never comes. Morale stays flat, productivity barely twitches, and leadership wonders what went wrong. Organizations that ground rewards in data see their productivity jump by nearly a third, while their gut-driven peers don’t […]
5 Creative Ways to Reward Remote Sales Teams
You might have isolation, Zoom fatigue, and non-stop quota pressure on a remote sales team. Remote work gets lonely. Small rewards can improve motivation and help your team feel part of something, even if you’re in pajama bottoms and a blazer. These five reward areas lift spirits and drive results. They include online experience packages […]
How to Audit and Improve Your Employee Reward Programs
All highly-rated employee reward programs usually need some standard check-ups and adjustments to work well. When you match these programs with what your company wants to achieve, they actually help keep your talented employees around, create a better workplace, and increase your results. Businesses that review their reward systems can see as high as 31% […]
How to Legally Structure Employee Gift Card Programs
Gift cards can help improve your team’s spirits and make them feel appreciated when you use them. Your employees will love gift cards because they can pick out what they want instead of something they might not need. Just keep in mind that you’ll need to know how taxes work with gift cards, and the […]
Gamifying Rewards Programs: Psychology, Types & Change
How do games hook us so easily and keep us focused? What if businesses could use some of that same fun and competitive spirit to help with their rewards programs? Today, we’re talking about how gamification can make ordinary reward programs way more fun and useful. Gamification taps into basic human wants and actions. When […]
5 Ways That Employee Incentives Can Help Eliminate Burnout
Have you ever had days where you feel like you’re just going through the motions, dragging yourself to work every day? Yes, job exhaustion is real, and it impacts a lot of people. Prizes or rewards may seem like some work jargon. But regard them as that spark that can light up your passion for […]
Driving Performance with Unique Customized Employee Rewards
Employee rewards should make your team feel seen and valued. Picture this: the gift is not just another generic gift card or company mug. It’s something hand-picked for them – an experience day at their favorite local restaurant, perhaps, or tickets to see their all-time favorite band. The joy isn’t just in the surprise; it […]
Reloadable Debit Cards: Introduction, Options, and Benefits
It’s no secret that rewarding good behavior is more effective than punishing bad behavior. Neuroscience suggests that our brains have evolved to a degree where we anticipate we’ll gain rewards with action. Dopaminergic neurons trigger a signal in our brain to “go” when we expect something good. That’s why incentive programs work well for employees, […]
12 Tips to Create An Employee VIP Program At Your Company
Creating a VIP employee program at your company can be an incredibly rewarding experience for your employees and your business. It’s a great way to show your appreciation for your team and reward them for their hard work. The 2023 Employee Engagement Trends & Forecasts finds that “employees still hold the upper hand, demanding the […]
