Fact #1

A recent study conducted by the Incentive Federation reveals that when it comes to motivating employees, improving performance, boosting morale and hitting business goals, non-cash awards are more effective than plain old bonuses. Source: “The Counselor...

Fact #2

1.78: The average improvement, in shots per round, seen in a group of golfers who received individually tailored social support, encouragement and reassurance before competition. Source: England’s University of Exeter

Fact #3

Safety managers often feel their hands are tied by production and scheduling. The important thing to remember is that job sites are simple reflections of any company’s real attitude toward safety. Source: Linda J Sherrard, Occupational Health &...

Fact #4

It costs between 2 and 3 times a worker’s salary to replace a departing employee, including recruitment, training, lost productivity, and severance costs. Source: Annie Stevens, ClearRock, “Training”, March/April 2008.

Fact#5

Historically, incentive programs have endured economic downturns. According to a review of past Incentive Federation and industry studies, the incentive industry managed to grow following the recessions that occurred in the late 1980s, after Sept. 11, 2001, and during...