Home goods have been growing in popularity in incentive and reward programs. And as consumers continue to feather their nests, manufacturers continue to offer innovative new products.

If change is the only constant, then dealing with change is a constant task for every manager and employee. Here, we talk to some experts in motivation on how to keep engagement up in troubling times.

Those who are new to the business of motivating and rewarding employees, partners & customers often wonder, why not just give cash? But there are many reasons why cash is not the most effective incentive or reward.

If you haven't yet figured out how to make the most of social networking in your rewards and recognition programs, now is the time.

Luxury brands are still a key to creating a successful incentive program. Why? Because luxury brands are what your recipients want.

It might not be the first lesson taught in leadership training, but the value of humility is undeniable. The best and most successful leaders understand that it's not about them.

Launched in the early 1960s, what is now known as the Incentive Manufacturers & Representatives Alliance plays a key role in the incentive marketplace. And as use of merchandise as incentives has grown, so has IMRA's influence.

Electronics are still among the most motivating merchandise choices in your program lineup. This month, we talk with incentive experts about what's hot now, and how to use electronics to amp up your motivation.

It takes more than marketing and customer relationship management to establish a strong brand. To really make a difference, you must engage the workforce and ensure they are fully committed to the brand promise.

The building blocks of any complete business case for an incentive program are not difficult to understand. But within each of those basic elements lies a great deal of complexity and room for error.

Myriad factors contribute to business success, but one is often overlooked. Employee engagement has the power to take your business performance from average to spectacular.

A September 2013 study asked consumers about their favorite loyalty rewards, and the answer was clear: Consumers preferred prepaid cards. Find out more about the research and what it revealed.

With the rise of smartphones and social media, everyone's a photographer now. And that means cool new features and functions have made digital cameras a more effective motivational tool than ever.

Gift cards remain one of the most popular choices for incentives and rewards. Find out more about the latest trends in this area, as well as what's happening with the Incentive Gift Card Council.

When you're ready to start including gift cards in your incentive and rewards programs, look no further than our directory of IGCC members—all experts who can help you drive results.

If you want to be able to prove your incentive or reward program is successful, you need to successfully measure its results. Doing it right means starting with measurable outcomes from the get-go.

Using games to instruct and incentivize the workforce may sounds like, well, fun and games, but it's actually serious business.

In order to effectively motivate your employees, sales reps and partners, it's important to understand what makes them tick. Different people will be best motivated in different ways.

Styles come and go with the seasons, and staying ahead of the latest trends is crucial if you want to put together an effective rewards mix. This month, we look at some of the newest trends in watches.

Business gifts are still an important part of doing business. In this feature, experts talk about some of the latest trends and offer advice for putting together a powerful corporate gift-giving program.

You can put together a brilliant program with a knockout lineup of rewards, but if you don't communicate effectively, your success will be limited. Here, we offer advice on communicating with your program's audience.

The best rewards make use of trophy value—giving recipients bragging rights and a long-lasting appreciation for the recognition they received for their outstanding performance.

Annual reviews can be a wasted exercise, providing little positive feeling in employees who might have one eye on the door. Instead, turn to peer-to-peer recognition to boost engagement and keep your organization healthy.

Merchandise has long been employed as an effective incentive and reward to encourage employees, sales reps, partners and customers to engage in desired behaviors. This month, we look at some of the trends in merchandise incentives in this post-recession economy.

Whether it's a fun day at the ballpark, a rough ride on the mountain bike trail, a better golf game or a float down the river in a kayak, your program participants are sure to cherish rec and sporting goods rewards.

With the incentives marketplace reaching $76.9 billion per year according to Incentive Federation research from 2013, this area is big business. Learn more about some of the trends, and how continuing economic recovery is influencing these types of programs.

Want to make sure rewards programs are well-received by employees overseas? Follow this advice to make sure your incentives initiatives don't get lost in translation.

If you want to compete in today's world, your organization must constantly innovate and come up with new and better ways of doing things. Having the right system of incentives in place can help.

The best corporate events go far beyond the bland, cookie-cutter approach. Customizations based on the audience and the organization's needs are critical to success.

The Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) has several bold initiatives scheduled for 2015, with new ways to connect, engage and learn from its more than 500 members.

Motivating employees to improve their health isn't always easy, which is why wellness incentive programs are becoming more and more popular for companies seeking to encourage the behaviors and attitudes that will help employees and drive healthcare costs down.

The latest luggage trends are all about traveling in comfort and style, with lighter weights, better maneuverability and more space to pack combining with stylish colors and materials to make a real impact.

Gifts given during meetings and trips often are a last-minute consideration. But you can make a lasting impression—and give a gift that lasts—when you fit your attendees with exactly the right gift.

When you want a recognition or reward solution to be as timely as possible, you should consider all your options. You can't get much more immediate than an e-gift card.