Incentive: What Motivates

Incentive: What Motivates covers the numerous factors that shape an effective incentive program, from the goals set, how the program is promoted and targeted, and the ways awards are delivered in order to ensure the maximum impact. Each episode covers a different aspect of motivation, tapping industry experts for fresh thoughts on do's and don'ts when running a program and learning how to better understand how to inspire people to improve performance and exceed their goals.

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Episodes
Dos and Don’ts of Channel Sales Incentives
Dos and Don’ts of Channel Sales Incentives
Key considerations in developing a program for channel sales.
By Alex Palmer | October 15, 2019
Incentive Industry Roundtable: Predictions for the Year Ahead
Incentive Industry Roundtable: Predictions for the Year Ahead
In the third and final installment of Incentive's annual Industry Roundtable, panelists discuss trends in merchandise rewards and what they expect to see in the months ahead.
By Alex Palmer | July 20, 2019
Incentive Industry Roundtable: C-Suite Priorities and Travel Trends
Incentive Industry Roundtable: C-Suite Priorities and Travel Trends
Industry luminaries see growing concern about privacy and expanding goals from incentive clients.
By Alex Palmer | June 3, 2019
Incentive's 2019 Roundtable: Top Trends Affecting the Incentive Industry Today
Incentive's 2019 Roundtable: Top Trends Affecting the Incentive Industry Today
Thought leaders from the reward, motivation and recognition industry reveal what's new and next.
By Alex Palmer | April 23, 2019
How Blockchain Can Work for Employee and Consumer Rewards
How Blockchain Can Work for Employee and Consumer Rewards
Why this burgeoning technology holds possibilities for motivation and incentives.
By Alex Palmer | March 26, 2019
How to Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day
How to Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day
Employee Appreciation Day inventor Dr. Bob Nelson discusses how managers can celebrate.
By Alex Palmer | March 1, 2019
Motivation Lessons From the Military
Motivation Lessons From the Military
Ahead of Veterans Day, a pair of veterans offer insights from their experiences.
By Alex Palmer | November 9, 2018
Why Reward Delivery Matters
Why Reward Delivery Matters
How a reward is packaged makes a big impact.
By Alex Palmer | October 17, 2018
Combining Merchandise and Travel Awards
Combining Merchandise and Travel Awards
How merchandise can add impact to a travel incentive program
By Alex Palmer | October 8, 2018
Getting the Most From Digital Rewards
Getting the Most From Digital Rewards
Leaders from ITA Group and Rybbon discuss how digital rewards can appeal to a wide range of recipients
By Alex Palmer | September 20, 2018
How to Inspire a Diverse Workforce
How to Inspire a Diverse Workforce
Mary Luckey of Maritz Motivation Solutions describes specific ways to cultivate a diverse workplace
By Alex Palmer | September 6, 2018
How Technology Transforms Motivation
How Technology Transforms Motivation
From ROI platforms to Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, how innovation is impacting incentives
By Alex Palmer | August 23, 2018
Motivating Millennials
Motivating Millennials
How to inspire these high-performing and high-maintenance workers
By Alex Palmer | August 9, 2018
How to Measure the ROI of Reward Programs
How to Measure the ROI of Reward Programs
Melissa Van Dyke and Paul Hebert discuss the hard numbers of motivation
By Alex Palmer | July 26, 2018
How to Market an Incentive Program
How to Market an Incentive Program
The first of our new audio series on effective motivation
By Alex Palmer | July 12, 2018