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Employers Have Resources to Boost Engagement, Prevent Burnout
A 2022 study by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence found some startling insights into the mindset of U.S. employees well worth paying attention to. In a survey of 1,000 U.S. employees, Yale discovered that 2 out of 5 reported high engagement and low...
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Can AI Enhance the Gift Giving Experience?
In the interest of continuous improvement, our team here at All Star Incentive Marketing is always looking for new and innovative ways to enhance the incentive rewards and corporate gifting experience. So, it was especially timely to discover a recent Forbes...
Make Appreciation Key to your Company’s Culture
In my decades of work with hundreds of companies both large and small, I’ve discovered that few things are as important -- and sometimes as difficult to grasp -- as an organization's culture. Prospective employees want to know what the culture is to better be able to...
A Prescription for Employee Engagement in Healthcare: The Power of Rewards and Recognition
In hospitals, where the well-being of patients is at the forefront, the importance of engaged and motivated hospital staff cannot be overstated. Employee engagement is not just a buzzword; it is a critical factor that influences the success and longevity of healthcare...
Incentive Scene for 2024: Quality Merchandise Among Top Trends
I was heartened to read the recently released annual signature study by our friends at the Incentive Research Foundation. Their “IRF 2024 Trends Report” offers some interesting insight beneficial to incentive program administrators. The good news: incentives...
Wellness Programs in 2024: Focus Advances to Emotional Health, Stress Reduction
When it comes to wellness programs, many organizations are taking a more holistic approach to helping their employees lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives – venturing beyond just the physical aspects of wellness and advancing towards better emotional...
Maximizing Sales Success: The Power of Sales Incentive Programs
Sales teams are the driving force behind a company's revenue and growth. To ensure they consistently deliver exceptional performance, businesses turn to sales incentive programs. These programs not only recognize the efforts of the sales force, but they also drive...
Follow These 2024 Workplace Trends to Guide Your Recognition Program
Jumping back into the new year, I came across a recent report by the Gallup Organization research gurus which identifies the top six trends that companies will be facing in their workplaces. The findings, noted below, only reinforce the importance of...
Tips to Tune Up your Employee Incentive Program
Do employee incentives really work? Finding the answer can be a divisive topic, especially with the debate over whether incentives really help create genuine behavior change. But in a recent Fortune magazine piece by organizational scientist Adam Grant, it is pointed...
Corporate Gifts: Thinking Beyond the Holidays
While sending gifts to employees, customers and prospects at the holidays seems a natural business practice, there are strong evidence to support that sending gifts outside of the holiday season can be even more effective, engaging, and personalized. That’s...
Year-End Gifting: Celebrating Employees’ Year-Long Work
As the year comes to a close, it's important to take a moment to reflect on the hard work and dedication of your employees. One way to show your appreciation is through year-end gifting - a gesture that acknowledges their efforts boosts morale, and builds a sense of...