Motivation, Recognition and Rewards News and Articles

Fruitguys' help employers, employees jump on the wellness wagon

There's the age-old saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what if that apple was really a carton of fresh apples, bananas, oranges and other seasonal fruits, delivered fresh from local growers to your office each week?
Yo quiero 'thank you'

New research in the area of motivation, recognition and rewards suggests employees don't need costly bonuses or rewards to keep them happy. A pat on the back goes a long way-but only if it is expertly done.

Out of touch: Towers Perrin survey shows rewards seldom aligned with business strategy

Although employees will gladly accept cash, gifts or other employee incentives and rewards, a Towers Perrin survey finds that such reward programs are not keeping pace with the demands facing businesses today.
Gift cards becoming powerful recognition tool

Companies are increasingly offering gift cards to employees as an important tool for recognizing job performance, reports Denver-based First Data Corp.