GiftCard Partners Blog

Employers are looking beyond the standard holiday bonus to create meaningful, memorable appreciation moments. With engagement still lagging nationally, thoughtful non-cash recognition can make a measurable difference in morale, loyalty, and performance.

With employers seemingly focused on appeasing the constantly changing needs of millennials these days, Generation X employees can sometimes be overlooked in the appreciation department. 

National Employee Appreciation Day may have come and gone, but that's no excuse for not showing your employees—Baby Boomers, for example—respect throughout March and beyond.

Employee engagement is critical to any company’s success, and companies that fail in the development and training of their employees typically experience higher turnover rates and more disengaged workers.

Promoting wellness is a meaningful way for employers to provide incentives to employees that goes beyond basic compensation. 

Wellness incentives’ purpose, application and how they are promoted may be changing this year, according to CIO, so understanding how and why will prepare your company to adjust for industry changes when they occur.