GiftCard Partners Blog

As we approach the holiday season, rewards and gifts are a typical strategy used to show appreciation for employees and customers alike. These gifts are often given in the “spirit of the holiday season” but can also be a key business strategy to show appreciation, retain key customers, as well as reward high performing employees. Read on to learn more about the best physical gift cards for year-end rewards and how you can maximize these gifts with your employee and customer audiences.

In the realm of employee recognition and rewards, a pivotal question lingers: Which gift card type best captures the essence of recognition? Choosing the right form of gift card can be a strategic game-changer. This article delves into the age-old debate of eGift cards versus physical gift cards, offering insights into generational preferences, the power of data & statistics, and pros & cons of both. In addition, it will introduce the revolutionary Engage2Reward™ Choice Card as the ultimate solution to cater to diverse workforce tastes.

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

If it feels like every conversation in HR and leadership circles revolves around upskilling lately, you’re not imagining it. The pace of change is dizzying: by some estimates, about a third of the skills needed for the average job have changed since 2021, and the World Economic Forum thinks almost 60% of the global workforce will need to be reskilled by 2030.

Leadership isn’t just for the C-suite. Strong leaders at every level help shape workplace culture, boost team performance, and drive long-term success. But leadership isn’t an innate trait; it’s a skill set that needs to be nurtured, coached, and rewarded.

If you're looking to grow leaders from within your organization, there are smart, practical ways to build a leadership development program that actually sticks. Here’s how to do it in a way that inspires participation, strengthens your talent pipeline, and shows your rising stars they’re valued.

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.