Thought Leadership
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Creating a recognition-rich culture
What is a recognition-rich culture? The culture of a company (or even its brand voice) is a combination of factors and influences. These include corporate and social values, core principles, attitudes, and even history. A positive workplace culture adds quantifiable value to an organization through improved employee engagement, which leads to increased production and output. Positive workplace […]
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On The Spot cards
What are OTS cards? OTS cards are branded physical cards preloaded with Award Points. It’s a fun, quick, and easy way to reinforce behaviours and recognize accomplishments effectively. So why do our clients love them so much? Benefits Why Personally reward behaviour immediately Sincere, timely recognition given face-to-face is a gift that employees are thankful […]
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Avoid these 5 mistakes in your sales contests
Effective sales incentive contests require significant time, execution, and planning. Sales managers have to lay a solid foundation in terms of introducing the sales contest and ensure strong follow-up along the way. If done right, sales managers can see their sales shoot through the roof and renew passion among their sales team. If improperly executed […]
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Deciding on the Right Incentive Structure
Harness the power of your sales team with incentives that inspire. Open-ended budget structures historically produce much stronger results. Why? Because everyone can earn awards based solely on how they perform, and if they have a personal objective, it is based on their own past performance. Participants feel in control of their own destiny (i.e. […]
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Mental health inclusion in the workplace
Tom’s story: I am neither proud nor ashamed that I am, by definition, mentally ill. What we ALL need to be concerned about is that unlike physical illness, mental illness continues to carry a stigma that leads many not to confront it…or talk about it…or ask about it.”Tom’s thoughtful and heartfelt story resonates with those of […]
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How gamification can drive workplace performance
Gamification is a buzzword in business these days and has really caught on as a trend. But turning tasks into a game is as old as, well, spoonfuls of sugar. It’s just that technology is making it easier than ever to make the mundane – a bit more magical. All industries, including learning and development, […]
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Using eNPS to measure and improve employee recognition
As employers, we rely on many different aspects of work to engage and retain our current employees, as well as build a culture that will be attractive to prospective candidates. We refer to this as our EVP, or what we offer to employees in exchange for their time, talent, and commitment. In addition to the day-to-day […]
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9 sales incentive games to motivate employees
Businesses often grapple with the question of how to infuse a renewed sense of energy and passion into their teams. If you’ve ever found yourself pondering this puzzle, especially within the context of sales, you’re not alone. In the workplace, the quest for sales motivation is ever-evolving. It’s not just about hitting targets but creating an environment […]
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6 ways to attract & retain automotive service technicians
For decades, attracting and retaining top service technicians and mechanics have been a problem facing all automotive dealerships, regardless of brand. The problem is only getting worse. According to a 2020 survey of 17,500 automotive service technicians across 17 brands in the U.S. and Canadai: Standard practice has been to recruit technicians from neighbouring dealerships […]