Incentra Insights

2020 has definitely been a year to remember so far. As we reach the halfway point through the year, we wanted to share our top blog posts (by number of page views) that were published in January through June.

We have all seen the extraordinary courage and dedication of our nation’s healthcare workers. They face extremely challenging conditions every day, and somehow keep on going despite overwhelming physical and emotional challenges. They are exhausted and under-resourced and putting their lives on the line as never before. In our May 13 blog post we discussed how company leaders can step up and provide healthcare workers the support they so desperately need.

There is no doubt that the coronavirus will have a huge impact on employee engagement and the workplace in general. Because of this pandemic, we are experiencing one of the biggest workplace transformations in years. It is indeed a health crisis, but it is also a huge opportunity for businesses to transform.

For people who don’t usually work from home, and even those that do, this is a unique and challenging time. Kids are at home doing online learning, and there is great concern about getting groceries and staying safe. Here are five ways that managers can help ease the transition to working from home while keeping employees engaged, productive and happy.

One of the most frequently asked questions that we get from clients and prospective clients is “what is the ROI of an employee recognition program?” Recognizing employees is much more than just a nice thing to do or an added perk – it is an essential business component.

As January 2020 comes to a close, we want to share our top 5 blog posts (by number of page views) that were published in 2019. If you missed any of these posts, be sure to check them out. They include information on the latest news and trends in the industry as well as helpful information on employee recognition and channel incentives.

The start of a new year is the perfect time to take a look at how your sales incentive plan is performing. Maybe it’s not working the way you had hoped. Or maybe you need a new way to incentivize your channel partners. Or maybe creating a sales incentive plan has been on your list of things to do but hasn’t gotten done…until now. 

Our clients often ask us:  How much should we spend on employee recognition awards? What percentage of payroll should we budget for our program? How much should we budget for a multi-level recognition program?

Start with Existing Program Dollars

Most companies spend more money on recognition than they realize. Departments and individuals locally source awards, track down tickets to sporting events, and purchase pockets full of gift cards.

The problem is, with no overall recognition strategy in place, these initiatives typically amount to a hodgepodge of unrelated efforts with scattered accountability, little or no budget tracking, and no alignment with corporate goals or culture.