Deborah Merkin

Recent Posts
Thank Employees During the Holidays with These Unconventional Ideas
As we start the 4th quarter of 2018 and look ahead to 2019, it's time to start buying gifts, incentives, and rewards for the holiday season. But what do you get your employees that will make a lasting impact?
4 Alternatives to Building Employee Loyalty Without Raising Salaries
Employee loyalty is challenging right now; unemployment rates are low and companies have to be more competitive than ever to retain employees and to build loyalty.
Why Non-Cash Rewards Have A Bigger Impact Than Cash Bonuses on Employees
The race to keep employees engaged has never been tougher, and organizations that rely only on cash bonuses are leaving real value on the table. Extra pay is appreciated, but it blends quickly into bills and everyday expenses. Non-cash rewards such as gift cards, experiences, and lifestyle perks stand out because they create emotional impact and memorable recognition. In a workforce where only 32% of employees report feeling engaged (5), recognition strategies built on experiences rather than transactions are essential for driving performance and loyalty.
3 Simple Factors to Retaining A Motivated Sales Team
Your sales force is the engine of your company, and keeping that engine motivated is key to ensuring the overall stability and growth of your organization. In today’s competitive market, retaining top sales talent is more challenging than ever. To help you navigate this landscape, we’ve updated our insights on retaining a motivated sales team by focusing on three critical areas: compensation, career-pathing, and company culture contributions.
Employee Experience: Here to Stay and Simple to Conquer
Employee experience represents an employee’s interaction with their company from the moment they set foot in the office once hired, until the day they walk out the door for the last time.