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 …
Next Level Teammate Spotlight – Lauren Mlinar
The Next Level Performance team gathers every quarter to nominate teammates who live up to the company values. This quarter, we recognize Senior Travel Program Specialist, Lauren Mlinar!
We Love Our Applaudit Recognition Platform and You Will, Too
As an incentive and recognition provider, our team is definitely committed to engagement and has given our Applaudit recognition platform a good workout over the last months. Here’s what we learned.
Next Level Teammate Spotlight – Jamie Santiago
At Next Level Performance we recognize our employee’s contributions every quarter through the Teammate of the Quarter Award. With many nominations this quarter, the spotlight is on Jamie Santiago who had a very successful quarter working on graphic designs for incentive travel programs.
Four Ways to Show Your Employees Thanks
Here are some ways you can spice up your end-of-the-year recognition to say “thanks”.
How Great Managers Keep Their Teams Engaged
More than ever, employees are not leaving the company, but their manager. Here’s what managers need to do to keep their teams engaged, motivated, and committed.
Introducing Applaudit: HR Technology for Your Recognition Culture
To be the best employer or the best engagement partner, you have to be ready to evolve and improve. We listened to our customers and studied the challenges they face, and built Applaudit around their needs.
Ask an Expert: What’s the deal with Social Recognition?
Take it from the Director of Product Development as he sheds some light on how social recognition is changing the employee engagement game.
Ask an Expert: Should you consider reviewing your recognition program?
The Fourth Quarter is a popular time to review budgets and programs. Here is what to consider when reviewing your recognition program for next year. Take it from an expert.
Managers are the Key to a Successful Employee Engagement Program
Let’s face it. There’s not a tool in the HR toolbox that will inspire and retain great employees, if one group isn’t on board: managers. If they aren’t involved with your program, nobody who works for them will be either.
How (and Why) To Give Spot Awards
When it comes to engaging employees, managers are absolutely essential and Spot Awards are one of the most powerful tools you can give them.
How Much Does an Employee Recognition Program Cost?
Employee recognition program cost can be difficult to determine up front. Use our guidelines and rules of thumb to determine ballpark cost figures.