Deborah Merkin

Recent Posts
How to Build a Safety Incentive Program That Actually Works
Every organization wants a safer workplace: fewer accidents, more awareness, and a culture where employees genuinely look out for each other. But safety doesn’t happen by accident.
If you want your team to take safety seriously, you need more than policies and posters. You need a well-structured safety incentive program that motivates real behavior change. And when done right, it doesn’t just reduce incidents; it boosts morale, improves productivity, and builds trust.
5 Ways to Improve Workplace Communication in 2026
Effective communication in the workplace remains one of the most important drivers of employee engagement, team performance, and organizational resilience. Axios HQ reports that the cost of ineffective communication in the workplace amounts to anywhere between $10,000 and $55,000 per employee per year.
Top 5 Ways To Promote Employee Work-Life Balance
A successful organization should be fostering a healthy work-life balance for its employees in order to maintain any kind of consistent growth. Employees who experience burnout and stress will often take additional time off which inevitably affects the company’s bottom line. We've outlined the top 5 ways to help your organization support employees to reap the benefits of work-life balance.
GiftCard Partners Named Boston's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
GiftCard Partners, Inc. has once again been named one of Boston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2022 by the National Association for Business Resources. The competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment.
What Do Employees Expect for End of Year Recognition?
The holidays are upon us and for many employers it’s a reminder of how many of our corporate holiday traditions have changed. Holiday parties, cash bonuses and corporate gift programs seem like a pre-pandemic memory, rather than something employees expect to hear about this year.