GiftCard Partners Blog

Today’s workforce, channel partners, and customer programs are more global than ever. Hybrid work, international hiring, distributed sales teams, and multinational operations have made rewards and recognition programs significantly more complex to manage at scale.

Every year, healthcare organizations face the same challenge: how to meaningfully recognize nurses during Nurses Week without exceeding already tight budgets.

Incentive strategy is no longer just about what you give. It’s about how fast, how personal, and how seamlessly rewards integrate into increasingly hybrid, digital-first workplaces.

If you’ve already explored the classic “eGift vs. physical gift card” debate, you know there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But market shifts, workforce expectations, and updated research from 2025–2026 give us clearer guidance than ever before.

Let’s break down what works best now and where each format shines.

→ New! Use our physical vs digital gift card quiz to determine which format is right for your needs.

March is National Nutrition Month^®, an annual initiative led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage informed food choices and healthier eating habits. As organizations plan for National Nutrition Month, nutrition is increasingly being viewed not just as a personal responsibility—but as a measurable component of broader wellness strategies.

As the holiday season approaches, companies are gearing up to show appreciation to their employees and clients. Gift cards remain the most popular corporate gift—and their popularity continues to rise. In fact, the Fiserv Inc. reports that corporate gift recipients prefer to receive gift cards.