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Customer Appreciation Day is coming up fast. Do you have an appreciation strategy?

According to Gallup, companies that provide an emotional connection with customers outperform the sales growth of their competitors by 85%. Not only can a customer-centric recognition strategy recognize and retain clients that keep your business going—they also have the power to create strong brand advocates to grow your business and meet goals. Easily automate customer recognition with a referral rewards program, …

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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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Recognition & Incentives: What You Need to Know for 2023

No doubt about it, 2022 was a tumultuous year for businesses everywhere. Many companies strategically increased investment in recognition and incentive programs to stabilize their workforces, and to re-connect after long months of COVID separation from colleagues and clients. It wasn’t always easy, though, as market forces and a re-starting economy created challenges never encountered before – Awards? Stuck on …

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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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Happy Thanksgiving from Next Level Performance!

This week marks the start of the holiday season, a time when we show gratitude towards our families and friends. While we take a break from work this week to enjoy delicious food and spend time with loved ones, let’s take a look at the impact giving thanks can have on a person.

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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.