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The Rewards & Recognition Expo, May 8-9 at the Hilton Galveston Resort/Galveston Convention Center, will focus on new ways suppliers can customize, personalize and maximize the reward experience to help organizations apply the findings of considerable research and best practices supporting the use of carefully selected and designed reward programs. ... [ read more ]

Over three dozen professionals representing corporations, hospitals and engagement solution providers, along with representatives from the EEA-ICEE Advisory Board, previewed the ISO 10018 Quality People Management audit and certification process, and developed a formal plan to make Enterprise Engagement a formal academic and business profession... [ read more ]

Reflecting increased investor and private equity interest in the engagement space, Toronto-based Carlton Group recently announced a strategic investment from H.I.G. Growth Partners, the growth capital investment affiliate of H.I.G. Capital. ... [ read more ]

The two organizations will work together to help ensure that the gift cards field is adapting its services to the opportunities created by research on optimal program design and reward selection and personalization. ... [ read more ]

Next Level Performance was recently honored with a Platinum MarCom Award for a promotional experience video it produced for a VIP Loyalty incentive travel program to Hawaii. ... [ read more ]

With the House and Senate now beginning reconciliation of their respective bills, no one knows the outcome. But so far, in exchange for providing significantly lower tax rates for corporations, the House and Senate bills eliminate deductions affecting the incentive, rewards and benefits business. ... [ read more ]

Omaha, NE-based GC Incentives has expanded its reach in the incentive and recognition space to include wellness rewards via a newly announced partnership with CoreHealth Technologies. ... [ read more ]

With a growing library of authoritative research indicating that most organizations could achieve more tangible results through better program design and implementation, the Enterprise Engagement Alliance presents a comprehensive opportunity for professionals to hone their skills in key areas of engagement.... [ read more ]

Whether or not companies adopt 10018 Quality People Management standards, the new focus on processes, science and creativity will drive demand for more sophisticated solutions, a more personal and creative approach to awards and a more transparent business model. ... [ read more ]

Research conducted by organizational psychologists in Canada underline similar best practices highlighted by U.S. research that appear to be widely overlooked in program design. Industry research and ISO 10018 standards that include rewards and recognition demand a new level of expertise in program design and implementation.... [ read more ]