Here is news from throughout the world of rewards recognition, including research, company news, mergers and acquistitions, etc.
Achievers recently announced the winners of its 'Elite 8' at the company's 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards Gala in Toronto. The Achievers Elite 8 designation recognizes the firms that received the highest scores for each of the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement - the criteria used by Achievers to determine its Most Engaged Workplaces winners. ... [ read more ]
In another sign of increased mergers and acquisition activity in the engagement and rewards space, Sodexo announced that it has acquired Inspirus, a 120-person engagement services company based in Fort Worth, TX, that offers a comprehensive employee engagement technology platform to companies of all sizes. The acquisition will ... [ read more ]
The new Local Offers program currently being tested by Uber lets its customers earn free rides by making purchases at local merchants listed on the Uber app. The promotion is powered by VisaNet, a new loyalty platform launched earlier this year by Visa.... [ read more ]
Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. has continued its acquisition binge in the incentive marketplace with the announcement of its $118 million purchase of Grass Roots Holdings Ltd. This follows its recent acquisition of Achievers, a leading U.S. employee recognition and rewards supplier, Giftcards.com, and ... [ read more ]
A newly-released study by Baylor University finds that executives in human resources, marketing and public relations generally agree that "building a business reputation from the inside out - with employees giving a company high marks as an ethical place to work" - provides a competitive edge, alongside offering high quality customer service and products. ... [ read more ]
Next Level Performance, a Dittman Company has a long history of charitable initiatives, with HOPE Week being the main service event each year. In 2016, the program is even more significant, as it coincides with the company's new branding and the 40th anniversary of its founding. ... [ read more ]
The 2017 Rewards & Recognition Expo, set for April 18-20 at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, brings leading and up-and-coming merchandise, travel and gift card brands together with the top incentive, recognition and promotion companies and... [ read more ]
Rideau Recognition Solutions recently announced that HRO Today magazine has once again been named to the Baker's Dozen list of top employee recognition suppliers.... [ read more ]
The Incentive Gift Card Council (IGCC) recently elected new officers for 2016-2017. Lindsay Gale, Senior Manager, Partnerships, Tango Cards, Inc., will chair the IGCC Board. Gale credits outgoing president Betsi Bowman and ... [ read more ]
Sean Roark, Vice President, Incentive Programs, PromoPros/IncentPros, has been appointed President of the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) Board of Directors for 2016-17. Roark is a past... [ read more ]
