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Trust isn't a "nice-to-have" in the workplace—it’s a business imperative. When employees trust leadership and leadership trusts employees, organizations thrive. According to the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, 79% of employees say they trust their employer—a higher trust level than government, media, or NGOs. Trust is now one of the strongest competitive advantages a company can build.

According to a new survey performed by the National Business Group on Health employees are excited and engaged in Health and Wellness programs that offer carrot rewards for fitness and health goals reached. The same survey also indicated that employees are significantly less engaged in Health and Wellness programs that raise employee health contributions if fitness goals are not met. The survey from NBGH indicates 80% of employees endorse carrot based wellness programs, while only 29% endorse stick based programs. These survey results are further proof that using a positive reard system is going to provide lower health costs for your company, and healthier happier employees who feel the support of their employer in their personal wellness plan. Providing even small denomination gift cards for retailers such as GNC, or the
CVS/Pharmacy Select Card that only debits on healthy items will help employees reach their goals and provide the carrot reward they need to feel the cooperation from their employer. Providing carrots are a low-cost, high ROI way to manage health care costs and keep employees healthy and satisfied in their jobs.

Here are 5 great ways to motivate your employees. Using a mix of reward techniques will help meet different kinds of employee needs. Do you use any of these techniques? If so, leave us a comment and let us know how effective you find them, and if not let us know what other techniques you find effective.

In order to effectively use an employee rewards program you have to know what will drive your employees. Knowing what is most important to your workforce is critical in motivating them to reach their maximum potential. Here are a few key factors that could drive your employees. Find out what matters most to them, and plan your employee engagement and recognition accordingly.

Gallup’s research highlights a notable gap in how company culture is experienced by leadership compared to managers and individual contributors. On average, there’s a 19-point disparity, with leadership often reporting stronger connections to organizational culture than those on the ground level. This divide can create misalignment, reduced engagement, and lower productivity among teams. To close this gap, companies must intentionally foster cultural alignment across all levels, using strategies that not only engage but resonate. One effective way to do this is through the strategic use of gift card incentives, which can reinforce engagement and cultural values from the top down.