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. 

Employee recognition programs, once considered a “nice” but non-essential component of human resources, have changed dramatically over the last several years. This shift parallels a growing understanding of the importance of retaining top-performing employees and re-engineering employee recognition as a core business function.

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.

The holidays are upon us! While this is an exciting time for businesses and employees, it is also a time where keeping your team motivated can be challenging. With the stress of holiday shopping, events, end of year goals, and more, it can be challenging to keep productivity and morale up. That is where a holiday incentive program comes in.

This year has been nothing short of challenging for people all over the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our lives upside down, and many companies have had to make significant adjustments to their business models. The holiday season is a big time for giving back. It is not only necessary for individuals to give back but also for businesses and organizations. That is why finding a way to give back with, to, and for your employees is more important than ever this year.

Keeping employee morale up might seem challenging during difficult times, like during a global pandemic. Business leaders and owners are always looking for ways to make sure their employees and their work environment are positive. It’s a fact that when employees are happy, they are more productive, and business is better.

Have you noticed your employees have developed low morale? They are tired, working overtime, and having a hard time keeping up. We currently work in a society where we “go-go-go”, and it is easy to get burnt out. Many businesses are looking for new ways to keep their employees motivated and keep morale up. It's a proven fact – good morale is good for business.