Here is news from throughout the world of rewards recognition, including research, company news, mergers and acquistitions, etc.
The London School of Business & Finance reports that more than two-thirds of employees feel perks and benefits are essential to their general satisfaction on the job. UK-based engagement firm Perkbox recently asked 1,072 adults for their opinions on rewards in the workplace. They found that 30% of employees ... [ read more ]
Zane's Inc., parent company of one of the best known and respected retailers of bicycles in the northeast U.S. and a longtime player in the corporate marketplace, has teamed up with Robert Mazzone's EXP Group Ltd. to provide "world-class" brands and services to the incentive market. The new merged company will... [ read more ]
Power Merchandising Company (PMC) has expanded its product offerings with the Virtual Rewards 365 to encompass 3,500 smaller items in consumer electronic and housewares, along with 1,000 larger items such as... [ read more ]
Bass Pro Shops has reached an agreement to acquire Cabela's Inc. for about $4.5 billion in cash, combining two of the biggest sellers of outdoor sports equipment and apparel and two leaders in the corporate gift card market. According to a Bass Pro Shops statement,... [ read more ]
In the past, the Wells Fargo scandal would have cast a shadow over the incentive field. This time, however, it creates an enormous opportunity for professional practitioners of engagement and incentive programs, because the ill-advised Wells Fargo sales program places a shining light on ... [ read more ]
Klosebuy Inc., a new digital and loyalty platform for small business first announced on the RewardsRecognitionNetwork.com, announced that it will go live on October 5, 2016. All businesses that sign up directly at klosebuy.com... [ read more ]
InComm, a leading prepaid product and transaction services firm, recently announced the launch of Raindrop, an enhanced version of an existing FTP solution that lets customers access all prepaid products available through InComm Digital Solutions (IDS), including the... [ read more ]
Lauren Beegal has joined Philadelphia-based United Incentives as Vice President, Business Development. Beegal earned her Master's Degree from George Washington University and has demonstrated leadership in event operations and sales development for destination management companies, most recently for a technology start-up. ... [ read more ]
In a move that one day could have significant impact on business practices both in the U.S. and worldwide, a recommendation by the Enterprise Engagement Alliance to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to create formal standards on employee engagement was approved by the U.S. Technical Advisory Group. While there remain ... [ read more ]
Fujifilm North America recently released a number of new products aimed at the incentive market, including three unique camera designs and features. Here are... [ read more ]
