GiftCard Partners Blog

As health care costs continue to rise, employers are looking for ways to better support their employees’ health. According to the CDC, over $4 trillion of the nation's health care expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions. With these costs escalating, employers are asking themselves: How can we better support employee health in the new year? From fostering work-life balance to rewarding healthy habits, here are the top five ways employers can help improve their employees' overall health.

As we step into 2025, workplace wellness continues to evolve to battle the record lows of employee wellbeing. Gallup studies show that 45% of employees reported they were struggling in 2024, an all-time high since the start of Gallup's 15-year life evaluation study.

Each quarter, our team of industry experts shares key insights from the latest research and publications on gift card and payments trends. Explore the latest developments and see what patterns and shifts the GiftCard Partners team has observed this quarter in the gift card industry. 

Employees crave more than just a paycheck—they seek connection, shared values, and a sense of belonging. This shift is significant: Gallup’s research highlights that business units with higher employee engagement are a remarkable 23% more profitable than those at the lower end.  

As the year draws to a close, we at GiftCard Partners want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our clients, customers, and readers. Your support and trust drive us every day, and we’re immensely thankful for the partnerships and relationships we’ve built over the past year. Together, we’ve reached incredible milestones, and we’re excited to see what the future holds.