Whether crafting a program to promote employee happiness and therefore company loyalty, or a program to incentivize achieving a sales highpoint or safety milestone, project completion or other company or departmental objective, there are dozens of considerations, best practices to emulate, as well as pitfalls to avoid.
Straight To The Point: The Misfire of Popular Choice
What is the best reward for employees?
Celebrating 45 Years
It’s time to celebrate our 45th Work Anniversary. Our company was founded in 1976 by Jim Dittman. He wanted to create a place where he would want to work not necessarily a big company, but a great company. In the years since, we have grown into a vibrant organization focused on helping companies move their people to the next level.
Next Level Performance ranks 8th among 50 small business award winners in NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work.
Next Level Performance, an industry leader in sales incentives, engagement and recognition programs, meetings and events, is pleased to once again be named one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in 2021.
The world is eager to travel.
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to increase, winter weather breaks in most areas of the country, and restrictions loosen on retail capacities and personal gatherings, Americans have one thing on their mind: it’s time to travel.
Eight in Ten Americans Working from Home Miss In-Person Meetings
Working from home is taking its toll on some Americans. According to a recent study by APCO, a large number of people are missing the human interaction that comes with meeting face-to-face.
Next Level Performance Launches Lunch On Us gift card platform.
“This solution is simple to launch, and simple to lunch.” Mike McWilliams, VP of Client Strategy.
Reward Preferences: Which Rewards Really Motivate?
To succeed, an incentive program must capture the attention of participants and inspire them to do great things. Rewards are key to earning mindshare and achieving results. I serve on the Research Committee of the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) and we recently completed the Rewards Preferences: Making a Lasting Impact on Incentive Program Participants study to understand which rewards really …
Incentive Travel: Get Ready for a Comeback
COVID-19 vaccines are in distribution. Hotels and airlines are operating with new health and safety protocols. Destinations are opening their doors with clear guidelines. And if the gorgeous hotels and resorts filling my social media feed are any indication, there’s a great deal of pent up demand to get back on the road, or on the beach. Get ready for a comeback! Incentive travel is ramping up.
5 Things You Should Know About Incentive Budgets Now
In a turbulent year, forecasting for recognition and incentive programs can seem challenging. The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) has just released the Industry Outlook for 2021: Merchandise & Gift Cards study, capturing the changes of 2020 and forecasting for 2021. The outlook is indeed positive – strong financial performance in 2021 is expected by the majority of corporate program owners.
Next Level’s Winter Reading List
The festivities of the holidays have come and gone, and we’re turning the page toward a bright 2021. At Next Level, we believe a diverse reading list is a great way to keep your mind occupied as you pass the winter months and march toward Spring.
Virtual Meetings and Events: Tales from the Front Line
The venue may be virtual, but the planning remains the same.