GiftCard Partners Blog

In
Monday’s blog we discussed the #10 trend taken from Incentive Research Foundation’s
2014 Trends in Engagement, Incentives, and Recognition report, the popularity of non-cash rewards as sales incentives. Today we want to focus on another trend taken from the study, the shift in employee engagement and how businesses are shouting, “Show me the
results!” These
results include things like brand authenticity, effective change management and efficient cross-company collaboration. The report goes on to explain, “Engagement as an aspiration measure is shifting focus and becoming a way to drive better outcomes.” Those direct outcomes are not only being recognized and measured, but strategically rewarded in an effort to secure a successful program for the long haul. Check out more on this trend and the other 9 topping the list for
2014 here.

With employers always looking for new ways to engage employees at work, in hopes of boosting employee loyalty metrics, we looked to our neighbors from the north for some advice. Here are three quick and easy ways you can maximize loyalty at your organization, without attaching any budget to the effort.

Employee health and wellness have taken center stage in workplace initiatives, especially as companies strive to improve well-being while reducing healthcare costs. In addition to reduced costs, employee wellness programs may also be connected with business success and profitability. While these programs often focus on health education and screenings, introducing a bit of friendly competition can make a significant impact, both in engagement and results.

Engaged employees become brand advocates and evangelize your organization. Engaged employees do better work to serve your customers and ensure your team and organization hit revenue targets. Here are three ways to boost your employee engagement:

The conversation about the workforce in recent years has centered around turnover, hiring challenges, and the competition for talent. But new data suggests a different problem is emerging — and it may be more difficult for organizations to solve.