Deborah Merkin

Recent Posts
Tom's Takeaways: The Latest in Closed-Loop Gift Cards
We're excited to share our first post of Tom's Takeaways. The B2B gift card industry is constantly evolving and we want a place to share what our company learns from attending conferences and shows, studying recent reports and surveys, and to give you a pulse on what’s to come in 2019 based on the conversations we’ve had with other industry players.
Increasing Mental Health Support Improves Your Business
Employee benefits plans are often the number one expense for a company. For an investment that large, do you know if your employee benefits plan is working for you? Is it minimizing sick days and extended absences? Is it providing coverage for specific employee populations? Is it providing coverage for often stigmatized conditions?
Put the "We" in Your Wellness Program
Employee health and wellness programs can be tough to get going and even tougher to keep employees engaged in. However, rather than delivering the program, involving employees in the execution of the program may be the key to long-term wellness program success.
Thank Employees During the Holidays with These Unconventional Ideas
As we start the 4th quarter of 2018 and look ahead to 2019, it's time to start buying gifts, incentives, and rewards for the holiday season. But what do you get your employees that will make a lasting impact?
4 Alternatives to Building Employee Loyalty Without Raising Salaries
Employee loyalty is challenging right now; unemployment rates are low and companies have to be more competitive than ever to retain employees and to build loyalty.