GiftCard Partners Blog

We’re on the precipice of what is being called a “twindemic,” the possibility that we’ll be managing both the spread of influenza and a new wave of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Such a scenario has the potential to put patients at higher risk for infection, as well as put hospitals at risk for becoming overwhelmed.

The cash vs. gift card debate in the reward and incentive world has a common misconception that cash is more appealing, therefore more motivating, to someone receiving it. However, studies show that gift cards are not only more intrinsically appealing, but also more effective at creating positive associations and changing behavior.

Employee wellness incentives are rewards employers offer to encourage employees to complete specific health, benefits, or wellness activities. Effective incentives connect a meaningful reward to a clear, achievable action, such as completing benefits enrollment, attending a wellness education session, receiving a preventive screening, or participating in a wellness challenge.

Today, nurses are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world, putting both their physical and mental health in jeopardy to help patients and at-risk populations. Saying thank you to nurses and healthcare workers is more important now than ever. One way we can help them in this time of need is by spreading awareness of their outstanding efforts and providing them with resources they need to help them take care of themselves as they care for patients.

In the rapidly evolving circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to have the latest information regarding the coronavirus and how to limit its spread.