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As organizations continue to adapt to the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work, maintaining and enhancing employee engagement has become a pivotal focus. A Gallup report indicates that in 2024, only 31% of U.S. employees were engaged at work, reflecting a significant decline from previous years. This underscores the need for innovative strategies to foster connection, motivation, and satisfaction among remote teams, particularly since 73% of teams are projected to include remote employees by 2028.

In the competitive world of real estate brokerage, client loyalty is essential for sustaining a thriving business. According to the National Association of Realtors^®, 88% of homebuyers worked with a real estate agent to purchase a home, underscoring the importance of building lasting relationships. For large brokerages, maintaining customer satisfaction and fostering long-term loyalty is crucial for repeat business, referrals, and sustained success.

Are you looking for ways to supercharge your marketing strategy? Customer referral programs, when executed effectively, can drive significant growth while fostering loyalty among your existing customers. Starting a referral program in the first quarter is a great way to build momentum for the year ahead.

As companies head into the first quarter of the year, it’s important to stay focused on employee morale. It can be easy to focus on business goals and ease up on employee engagement initiatives after the holiday season. However, employee engagement needs to be a year-round endeavor to be effective. The first quarter is the perfect time to boost motivation at work by testing innovative recognition programs to see what resonates with your employees.

Maintaining an engaged workforce is top of mind for many employers in today’s competitive job market. Implementing effective employee reward and incentive programs with gift cards is a flexible, easy way to keep employees happy and provide positive reinforcement that fits any budget. When selecting the gift cards to use in your program you can select either prepaid cards or branded gift cards. Prepaid cards are retailer agnostic and come primarily from VISA^® and Mastercard^® while branded gift cards are usable at one specific retailer. Both products offer flexibility, easy delivery and convenience for program administrators and program participants alike.