A recent Inc.om article calls NOW the time to reward employees, but they state, “If the economy gets better and job prospects improve, you may need to offer more incentives to keep your best employees”. It’s indisputable that as the economy revives, so will job opportunities to your employees and your competitors will be vicious when it comes to recruiting the best your company has to offer. Showing your staffers how much they matter is critical to TOP employee retention. GCP’s comments about how gift cards meet the 3 views of this article follow each Inc.
- “Make rewards personalized and meaningful”: You can include a personal note with gift cards to The Cheesecake Factory; their co-workers and families all benefit.
- “Whenever possible, win over the family”: Gift cards can be used by your employee or their family and can be used WITH the family. Speedway gas cards help their family summer road-trips, Subway gift cards keep the family moving and eating healthy.
- “Be unpredictable”: Gift cards are bought in bulk so they are on hand for spot rewards and on an irregular basis if this helps you from being too predictable, “…you don't want them to go above and beyond just because they think there's a reward in it for them.”, says Inc.
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Inc.’s: Now's a Good Time to Reward Employees
