SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2010

A recovering economy promises—eventually—to spur job growth, and that means more attention for incentives to reward employee performance. Here are some of the top trends in merchandise incentives to help you get started.

Savvy companies keep the troops motivated with total rewards programs, which incorporate every means of compensation into one strong plan. But how do incentives fit into this perfect package?

While there’s no surefire method for putting together a team of incentive providers and program managers, you can follow the advice of experts to gather the most skilled and experienced professionals to ensure your programs’ effectiveness.

Your employees, sales reps, partners and customers work hard when they’re on the clock, so why not reward them with fun ways to employ their personal time? Rec & sporting goods will always be a smart choice.

Safety programs have been around for a long time, and the use of incentives to reinforce safe behaviors has proven effective over the long haul. Find out more about how to make these programs work for you.

You might think luxurious incentive options drained away along with the value of 401(k)s and other benefits. But you’re wrong. These days, luxury is more rewarding than ever—and can be an affordable option in your rewards mix, too.

If your company is typical, your employees have been doing more with less, and even more with even less, for a long time. Rewarding them now for their extra effort is critical to your ongoing success.

If the creativity and expertise of your people is your primary competitive strength, you know that keeping them motivated is crucial to moving ahead. Do your managers stand in the way?