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Employee recognition has evolved from a simple pat on the back to a strategic retention tool. Employees who receive monthly recognition are four times more likely to envision a long‑term career at their company. Medium‑to‑large organizations in 2026 face distributed workforces, heightened competition for skilled talent and an expectation for instant, personal and meaningful rewards.

Apple unveiled their foray into the already crowded mobile payments space earlier this month and it seems to have the whole industry talking about how Apple Pay and all of the other mobile payment ventures are integrating not only payments, but gift cards and gifting into consumer shopping experiences and retailers' POS. Here's the one component of mobile payments no one is talking about yet: will consumers adapt? A new study by Princeton reveals important information about how consumers feel about mobile payments. Without consumer adopting, it won't matter how many companies invest in the space or who has the best option.

Work-life balance has always been a priority for employers and employees, but achieving it has become more critical than ever. According to a recent Gallup survey, employee life evaluations have reached a record low, with only 50% of workers reporting they are thriving. Stress, burnout, and disengagement are rising, creating a workplace environment that demands proactive solutions.

Keeping employees motivated keeps them happy at work, maintains productivity and prevents negative peer-to-peer interactions. Money can be a short term motivator but it doesn't have lasting effects to keep employees motivated long term. Here are three ways to keep employees motivated for the long haul.

Wearable devices are becoming a growing trend in the fitness community and now for employers looking to track their corporate wellness programs. Wearable technology provides a unique opportunity for both employees and corporate wellness program administrators to track participants' progress in real time. Here are a few ways incorporating these "wearables" into your corporate wellness programs can boost its effectiveness.