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Recognition and Incentive Solutions – Partner not Pioneer

February 5, 2014 by

Recognition and Incentive Solutions Best Practices – Partner not PioneerA recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution blog entry by John Saddington entitled Look to Partner, Not Pioneer addresses a culture of innovation over partnership and how that may not always be the best solution to one’s business goals.  If you are considering a recognition or incentive program for your organization, partnering with a recognition and incentive solutions provider from the beginning can prove to be most effective.

This may seem obvious to some, but many professionals and companies as a whole spend too much time trying to build a better mousetrap while the easier and usually more efficient way of achieving your goal may be to partner with an expert while you remain focused on your own core competencies.  This can apply to all companies whether service industry or manufacturing – whether you are considering channel sales incentives, customer incentive, or an employee recognition program.

Every industry has its own vernacular and our industry is no exception.  From redemption rates on point balances to open rates for email communications, we understand the situation and make can make recommendations on how to address any potential issues that may arise with your program.  You understand your employees, your products and your operation and should concentrate on these areas – while we collaborate to design and manage your program to help you reach your goals. Every QIC program incorporates reward, recognition and incentive solutions best practices and features our proprietary online points platform.

John makes this point regarding partnering:

“What does this mean for newly-minted entrepreneurs and futurist-minded go-getters? It means that one should look to partner first and not always feel the need and compulsion to pioneer. In other words, your revolutionary idea might be better played out in concert with others and the great work that they are doing instead of you going off in isolation and trying to create the next big thing.”

As incentive solutions go – together, we can rid the world of “mice,” while separately they will continue to flourish…

Contact us if you are considering a recognition or incentive program – or if you need to rethink your current one.

Managing to Motivate – Improving Employee Engagement

January 29, 2014 by

Monday I referred to Gallup’s study entitled The State of the American Workplace: Employee Engagement Insights for U.S. Business Leaders – and its finding that managers and leaders hold a powerful influence on workers’ engagement levels.  Employee engagement is enhanced when leaders focus on employee strengths – motivating them to participate in the success of… Read more »

Employee Recognition: Meet the New Boss – Same as the Old Boss?

January 27, 2014 by

The need for effective employee recognition programs is driven by many factors – obstacles to your efforts to improve employee engagement and develop a true culture of recognition.  Some are the result of “external” factors, as mentioned by Sarah White in her article entitled Top 3 Employee Rewards and Recognition Trends for 2014 – company… Read more »

Recognition and Incentive Rewards – Trophy Value Lasts a Lifetime

January 23, 2014 by

In the Incentive and Reward Recognition industry, there are many articles, whitepapers, etc. written about this idea of Trophy Value as it relates to the rewards offering.  Trophy Value meaning the continued reminder tangible rewards, as opposed to non-tangible rewards (e.g., cash and gift cards), provide of the task completed and the work performed in… Read more »

Employee Engagement: Are you In or Out?

January 21, 2014 by

“You’re either in or you’re out.”  A long-time friend and former partner is oft-times heard uttering these words – his way of sizing up situations and dealing with indecision or ambiguity.  While applicable in a good number of life and business scenarios, it doesn’t reflect employee engagement in the American workplace, according to Gallup’s 2013… Read more »

The Rippling Effect of Recognition and Gratitude

January 17, 2014 by

Alison Newman’s post – Expressions of Gratitude: Building Blocks of Recognition – was inspired by January’s designation as National Thank You month.  Alison discusses the positive impact expressions of gratitude and appreciation have on individuals when they and their efforts are valued by others – and the organization.  The individual, however, isn’t the only benefactor… Read more »