Thought Leadership
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Engage your channel partners
Your uncontrolled distribution channel has a lot of places to focus their attention. Reward and recognition programs have long been used to engage channel partners and align their activities with manufacturers’ goals. The problem occurs when retailers are overwhelmed with promotions from multiple brands. What gets noticed is what’s best for the principal while your […]
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Gamification in sales incentives
Even the most talented sales teams need great coaching to maintain focus on the goal, refine sales techniques, and motivate ideal behaviours in order to drive the very best results. One way to provide real-time coaching, consistent feedback, and fun in your sales incentive programs is to add gamification. Gamification applies game mechanics to non-game […]
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Future of work 5 trends shaping 2025 and beyond
This year isn’t just about meeting the future; it’s about shaping it. At the heart of this shift are five key trends that will define how we work, lead and thrive in the years to come. From holistic employee experiences to the integration of artificial intelligence, these trends offer a blueprint for creating workplaces that […]
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Inclusive leadership
Many managers realize they may have this gap in knowledge. 23% of those who said they wanted to be more equitable and inclusive shared they have not had training on how to do so. One in four of those managers say they don’t know what inclusive behaviours even look like. Promoting inclusive behaviours can have a substantial impact […]
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Authentic recognition in an artificial world
Impactful recognition has four key facets and while they’re different, humans and AI can play significant roles in all four. 1. Recognition must be timely AI should be used to alert managers – and potentially employees – when someone could be recognized. This can be because they have made progress toward a goal, accomplished a goal, were recognized by someone else or […]
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Employee onboarding process
Employee onboarding is an integral part of ensuring that new hires are familiarized and integrated successfully into the workplace. Not only does it involve the formalities of starting a new role, such as completing necessary paperwork or introductory training, but it also involves creating an environment where employees are comfortably integrated into their team and […]
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Maximize qualitative insights to drive dealer performance
Did you know… Dealership sales and service teams who exclusively wear purple shirts, realize an average 15% increase in both new vehicle sales and dollars per repair order? While not always optimized or unified, automotive OEMs are replete with dealer data. Sales, operational efficiency, lead close, staffing, retention, certification — you name it. If it’s quantifiable, chances are OEMs […]
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Points vs. gift cards for employees
Many companies use gift cards or cash to reward their employees because they are simple, scalable and convenient. But studies show they are often lost or forgotten and, along with that, so are the achievements and behaviours they were rewarding. Consider a points and/or hedonic reward structure for your next sales team incentive or employee motivation program. […]
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Parts and service customer loyalty
We are all familiar with the term parts and service. For most Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), parts and service represent an important, high-margin revenue stream after the sale. However, many OEMs tend to focus on metrics like inventory carrying costs, increasing service revenue and a whole host of supply chain-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). While the […]