Category: Recognition and Gratitude

Expressing Recognition and Gratitude

Incentive Program Statistics and the Industry Trends We’re Watching

The Incentive Research Foundation’s 2026 Trends Report gives a clear read on where rewards and recognition are heading: budgets are tight, logistics are unpredictable, and the programs that work are built with intention. Here are the incentive program trends our team is watching, along with a few thoughts on what each means for the companies running incentive and recognition programs.

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Beyond the Platform: Why Your Rewards Program Needs Strategy, Not Just Software

When we design programs, we’re glad to recognize the good work of participants, but what we’re really trying to do is help our clients motivate and inspire behavior – bringing about changes in everyday actions that will lead them to a worthwhile end result. 💡 Key Insight: Technology platforms award points. Strategic programs drive lasting… Read more »

Special Delivery: Sept 15-21 is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

QIC headquarters is located in Memphis, Tennessee. And while Memphis is known worldwide as the pork BBQ capital of the world, home of the blues, birthplace of rock n’ roll, and home of Elvis – there is perhaps an even more significant moniker associated with the Bluff City. Memphis is also a major distribution hub;… Read more »

Overcoming Employee Recruitment and Retention Challenges in the Workplace

With 2023 nearing its final stretch, I’m not exactly going out on a limb to say the same uncertainty and change affecting workplaces will continue into the New Year and beyond. Employers are struggling to overcome challenges in the areas of productivity, safety incidents, and absenteeism – but the most pressing challenge for many industries… Read more »

Engagement and Discretionary Energy

The link between employee engagement and stronger performance is readily apparent, especially in today’s working environment. With Thanksgiving upon us, many (optimistically) anticipated that by now we would be experiencing a return to, if not normal, at least something closer than our present situation. As a result, a genuine respect and appreciation for employees who have adapted… Read more »