Deborah Merkin

Recent Posts
How To Promote Employee Wellness & Reduce Sick Leave
Sick leave can take a serious toll on your business. Lost productivity, extra coverage costs, and burnout from understaffed teams—it all adds up fast. And while the pandemic spotlighted health like never before, the need for proactive wellness strategies hasn’t gone away.
Introducing the CVS Select+™ Gift Card: A Smarter Way to Support Health & Wellness Goals
At GiftCard Partners, we’re excited to announce the newest addition to the Engage2Reward™ Gift Card Ordering Platform — the CVS Select+™ Gift Card, now available to help organizations drive healthier outcomes with greater control and flexibility.
Organizational Change Triggers Increase in Employee Stress
It’s increasingly clear: organizational change often comes with a hidden cost. According to recent research, transitions like restructuring, layoffs, or policy updates raise stress levels, harm well-being, and dampen engagement unless they're managed thoughtfully.
Employee Stress & Mental Health: Understanding Risk & Protective Factors
Society is more open than ever about mental health—support is accessible via apps, public resources are widely available, and therapy is no longer taboo. Yet in the workplace, mental health often remains unspoken, impacting employee well-being and productivity.
Match the Right Employee Rewards With the Right Performers
Every team has its mix. You have the overachievers who thrive on going the extra mile. Then there are the reliable, day-in-day-out contributors who keep the wheels turning. And yes, you’ve probably got a few under-performers who haven’t quite hit their stride.