National Volunteer Day is on April 20th and is a way to show appreciation to those who freely give their time and energy to the causes they hold dear. Recognizing these individuals honors their contributions and reinforces the spirit of giving in the community. Let’s dive into some heartfelt and practical ways to show appreciation with gift cards as well as look into recognition tips that will make any volunteer feel truly valued.

Incentive programs have proven effective in optimizing everything from employee engagement and productivity to generating valuable sales and improving client retention. The best incentives are provided through personalized incentive programs that motivate, inspire, and engage all members of your organization. They should be issued on an ongoing basis with a specific set of indicators for improving employee performance. Incentive programs can increase employee productivity by up to 44% and motivate up to 66% of employees to stay with their company.

The holiday season is here, and many businesses, like you, are looking for ways to thank their employees for all their hard work. Employees need to feel appreciated by their peers and their supervisors. Employees who feel valued are more likely to work longer and harder than those that do not.

For many companies, the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. Many CEOs and managers are anxious to close deals fast and make plans for the new year. Unfortunately, showing employees or customers, they are appreciated during the holidays sometimes falls short.

The purchase and use of digital gift cards have increased in the last year. Retailers and consumers alike are engaging online because of some hesitancy to return to stores during the pandemic.

Recognizing employee performance is THE BEST way a company can increase productivity, reduce absences, and improve workforce engagement and retention. The results will be dramatic. 

As much as we want to believe our employees’ energy levels and engagement shoot back up to 100 percent after the holidays each new year, the truth is motivation is not automatic. Employees still need to be motivated to be at their most productive, and it falls on you to get them inspired for the new year and every day to follow. Although there are plenty of managers out there who believe motivation requires hand-holding or flashy gestures, there are many ways to motivate your employees without taking too much of your time and theirs. Here are a few simple examples of employee incentives that can keep your team focused and motivated in the new year and beyond.

Now that 2021 is here, you may be looking for new ways to attract new customers to your business. With the hope of a new year and vaccines being made available for COVID-19, there is a light at the end of the tunnel after a challenging 2020. There are a variety of ways that you can attract new customers to your business. Below are five smart tips that can help you get new customers in the door this year.

This holiday season is going to be much different than in years past. With the current pandemic and social distancing orders in place, there will not be large family gatherings or office holiday parties this year. Instead, families will be spending time with their immediate families at home, shop online, and have virtual holiday parties.

The holiday season is here. It is an exciting time for many, but it can also be very stressful. This is true under normal circumstances. However, the holiday season is looking a little different this year. Businesses wonder how the pandemic will affect their holiday celebrations both in and out of the office.