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Rewards work in organizations because they add value to the work being done and the performance of your employees—value that may not have been clearly communicated before.

Mark your calendars for July 30^th and indulge your sweet tooth: it’s National Cheesecake Day. You won’t be the only one celebrating either. With more than 50 signature cheesecakes and desserts on their menu, it’s no wonder The Cheesecake Factory® takes this holiday very seriously.

Rewards aren’t new to employee recognition and retention programs, but they are growing in popularity. Over 80% of businesses use rewards to overcome their business challenges today. They’re a perfect tool for recognizing top-achieving performance, boosting morale, and creating a supportive work environment.

In recent years, the number of employees who do not feel appreciated at work has grown, and that could be a big problem for companies. When employees are dissatisfied for long enough, they’re more likely to look for another job, which means employers are stuck with high turnover and on-boarding costs.

Promoting healthy behaviors has become part of the lexicon of healthcare in recent months, and that is due to several forces converging. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken the lead in changing the way that healthcare services are provided and reimbursed, and this has been an initiative that has been underway for at least the last four years.