In order to attract and retain top talent, organizations must understand the personalities and preferences of the multiple generations within their company. As Generation Z exits college and becomes the most rapidly growing population in the workforce, it’s important that your organization learn to appeal to this group. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this […]

Is Employee Connection Being Prioritized

Is Employee Connection Being Prioritized? Research finds that employees who receive consistent connection and recognition are more engaged, motivated, and likely to remain with your organization. Yet, in many organizations, employees find themselves falling under the radar – experiencing inconsistency in employee treatment or even feeling ignored. Because of these experiences, there could be a […]

The Importance of Employee Experience in Culture - Incentive Services

The Importance of Employee Experience in Culture Culture is the backbone of your organization; it is the character and personality behind the way things are done and affects each and every employee, every day. A positive culture supports your organization’s mission, vision, and values, and delivers a positive employee experience. Employees today are looking for […]

Giving thanks throughout your organization is not only noble—it is smart. Mindful business leaders
who are wise and generous enough to make it a year-round practice are being rewarded with …

3 Reasons Employee Engagement is Declining & How Managers Can Improve It Article from Forbes.com Employee engagement is one of those management attributes that can be hard to define. Different companies characterize it differently, but there’s one thing they pretty much all agree on: They do want engaged employees. Why? Engaged employees are usually more […]

The holidays are an important time to slow down and express gratitude for the people that make an impact on your life.   At work, at home, and everywhere we go – we have the opportunity to do or say something to make a difference in someone’s day.   Today, we would like to take […]

Incentive Services Helping Hands Volunteer Event Incentive Services employees spent the afternoon at Second Harvest Heartland packing a whopping total of 12,864 pounds of potatoes! What a fantastic event – volunteering is not only important — but it’s fun too! Here are a few photos from the event…

How Incentives Impact Emotions When it comes to tapping into the emotions that make recognition/incentive programs work, businesses have noted that tangible, non-cash rewards do a better job of attracting and holding people’s interest, getting them excited about possibilities, and motivating them to act in a way that meets business objectives. The theory is that, […]

Employees are being ignored – and it’s tanking their performance. Employee productivity is an ongoing concern for organizations around the world. Managers, CEOs, and HR executives are constantly looking for ways and means of driving effective performance while improving levels of engagement. You can invest in all the expensive and complex schemes you like and […]

Employee engagement has long been a concern in the U.S. workforce, but — perhaps now more than ever — it represents a vital component of employee attraction and retention. For the modern workforce, an engaging work environment is a fundamental expectation, a baseline requirement. Many employees refuse to settle for an organization that does not […]

Research has proven that employee engagement contributes to increased profitability, yet most organizations still have no formal engagement strategy in place and two-thirds of employees are disengaged. A Gallup study drew the connection between consistently low engagement and team performance and suggested that when an employee’s engagement needs are not met, there is a higher […]

Moving The Middle - Measuring Improvement

In order to maximize performance, it’s important to understand the cross-section of a typical workforce. It’s common for an organization to have 10-15% of its employees in a high performing group, and 10-15% in a lower performing, more disengaged group. This leaves the bulk of your workforce in the 70-80% middle percentile. Well-designed recognition programs […]