GiftCard Partners Blog

Over the last few years, remote and hybrid work models have become standard practice across industries. In fact, as of 2024, nearly 30% of all full-time employees work remotely, 63% have flexible work arrangements, and 16% of U.S. companies are fully remote. While the urgency of the 2020 pandemic may have subsided, keeping remote employees engaged, connected, and motivated remains a top challenge for HR teams and organizational leaders.

As we start the 4^th 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?

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.

When we talk about motivating employees, most people immediately think of promotions and cash bonuses. And sure, those have their place. But they're not sustainable motivators for everyday performance or long-term engagement.

Rewarding employees within a tight budget is a common challenge in today’s HR climate. Employees want perks and employers want to maintain employee satisfaction and loyalty without going over budget on those employee perks. Here are three ways to reward employees without breaking the bank.