Here is news from throughout the world of rewards recognition, including research, company news, mergers and acquistitions, etc.
A new study by the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) found that incentive travel in the United Kingdom is generating significant employee engagement. A majority said it made them feel appreciated (87.5%), and increased loyalty (80%), ... [ read more ]
As reported recently on ESM at EnterpriseEngagement.org ("Why Chester Elton, 'Apostle of Appreciation' Now Focuses on Engagement"), the well-known recognition advocate and founder of The Culture Works has made a fundamental shift to focus on engagement. Based on our recent interview, this ... [ read more ]
A new study of over 450 reward participants challenges traditional myths related to the use of noncash rewards, according to Dr. Scott Jeffrey, an Assistant Professor of organizational behavior, and Principal of the Intellective Group, who conducted the... [ read more ]
The Incentive Federations annual survey as usual provides important insights for anyone involved with rewards and recognition. The survey of 234 companies equally representing all organizations is available as a four-page PDF at Incentivefederation.org Here are some key insights:... [ read more ]
CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer recently aired a segment on gift card giant Blackhawk Network, interviewing Chairman & CEO William Tauscher. ... [ read more ]
A Conference and Expo dedicated to the many strategies and tactics of Enterprise Engagement and their impact on business is being launched by the Exhibit and Event Marketers Association (E2MA) and Enterprise Engagement Alliance. The event, Engagement World 2016, is designed to ... [ read more ]
CA Short, a leading recognition firm based in Shelby, NC, is sponsoring a 15-minute program on World Wide Business, hosted by successful entrepreneur and business personality Kathy Ireland, that focuses on the concept of engagement and CA Short's role in this emerging field. The program will air on ... [ read more ]
Earlier this year, RRN reported on Motivation Live in London, which attracted leading exhibitors in rewards, recognition and technology, and a solid speaker program representing experts in all areas of engagement, but it was unable to generate much actual attendee turnout. It was recently reported in the ... [ read more ]
Dittman Incentive Marketing recently announced that it has received the Incentive Marketing Association's 2015 Circle of Excellence Award in partnership with WESCO Distribution for the VIP Passport Incentive Travel Program. The Circle of Excellence Award recognized the program as an outstanding example of... [ read more ]
Newly released research from Blackhawk Engagement Solutions reveals that current rewards & recognition programs aren't always aligned with what makes Millennial employees happy and productive. ... [ read more ]
