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Integrating Health & Wellness into your Recognition Program

Can promoting employee wellness boost overall well-being? A 2019 study conducted by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) pointed to a growing body of research demonstrating that promoting employee health and well-being can have a positive impact on company performance. The CDC also says that healthy employees not only have better quality of life,  they also benefit from having a lower …

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People Seek Fulfillment, Not Perks

Employees seek fulfillment, opportunity, and recognition for their efforts, not perks. An environment in which people feel recognized, welcomed, and appreciated is key to maintaining a competitive, productive business.

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The Current State of Employee Engagement

Employee engagement is at its highest point in decades. However, the majority of employees in the US workforce remain disengaged. Keeping up with trends in employee engagement and developing well-designed employee recognition programs is key to business success.

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Next Level Teammate Spotlight – Jessika Vocht

Congratulations to Jessika Vocht, our teammate of the quarter! Every quarter at Next Level Performance we recognize teammates who live up to the company CARES values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Ethical behavior, and Service. From peer nominations, we also select a teammate who did an exceptional job living our values and delivering on the company mission: To help people and organizations dig deeper, reach higher, and attain the next level.

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Improving Employee Retention in a Strong Economy

In a strong economy, it’s important to cultivate a strong workplace culture within your business. Professionals rank their work environment as the most important factor when determining their satisfaction with their job. Pay raises and promotions are ineffectual drivers of employee engagement when compared to culture.

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How to Harness the Halo Effect

Communication, non-cash rewards like meaningful gifts, and the celebration of accomplishments is key to harnessing the halo effect and establishing a better work environment.

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Human Capital – Your Company’s Greatest Asset

Today’s top companies are valued by their intangible assets. Aspects like company culture and employee retention are essential to a company’s success. Research by the Incentive Research Foundation provides insight on how managers could best take advantage of incentive programs to increase the quality of their firms through the right combinations of rewards.