GiftCard Partners Blog

According to the new #HRWins study done by George LaRocque, employee engagement is a top priority for HR departments. But when it comes to Finance dedicating dollars, core HR initiatives like professional development and learning and training initiatives still garner more budget than engagement initiatives.

The new concept store, 365 by Whole Foods, seeks to provide a grocery store with the Whole Foods quality, at a lower price point, in a smaller package for the simpler, less involved shopper. Sound like someone you know? Maybe a millennial? You’ve got it. 365 by Whole Foods isn’t just cheaper, but there are other overarching components that prove that it embodies the millennial mindset on a larger scale.

We discuss how to implement employee recognition and employee rewards on this blog, but we don’t always discuss why we should spend time and resources on these employee programs. Today, that changes. Here are three positive outcomes of employee recognition that you could (and should) enjoy the perks of when you properly execute an employee recognition program within your organization. These aren’t just our opinion, they have actually been observed by companies who have successfully implemented employee programming.

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GIFTCARD PARTNERS, INC. RECOGNIZED FOR EXEMPLARY WORKPLACE PRACTICES

Receives prestigious When Work Works Award

Wellesley, MA (May, 24, 2016) – GiftCard Partners, Inc. has been honored with a 2016 When Work Works Award for its use of effective workplace strategies to increase business and employee success.

Employee advocacy can be a powerful tool in building employee trust, investing in the company, and also helping to recruit talent and spread positive word-of-mouth about your organization and its products. However, employee advocacy needs to fit your staff, your company, and your objectives for a program to have the desired affects. Here are three components to help when deciding if employee advocacy is right for your organization: