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Many people in the incentive, recognition, and rewards world have no idea that the industry has significantly shrunk in size, influence, and impact over the last 30 years. Rarely has an industry with such potential sat on the sidelines for so long. Ironically, industry leaders decades ago foresaw the dangers but were largely ignored. Their wisdom still applies today: focus on value creation, not rewards. ... [ read more ]

This annual survey of over 2,700 incentive travel professionals provides the most comprehensive worldwide update on incentive travel trends. ... [ read more ]

Here’s a periodic roundup of news about new services, appointments, and other activities in the incentive, rewards, and recognition (IRR) field. ... [ read more ]

This updated version of a study first conducted by the company in 2018 finds growth in respect for and maturity of the recognition process and impact measurement but finds plenty of room for improvement. ... [ read more ]

A new app designed to help destinations introduce travelers to their unique experiences through gamification can now be used for corporate events as well.... [ read more ]

The leading incentive travel and meetings exhibition in the US also attracts brands demonstrating how their products can be used in event gifting programs. ... [ read more ]

In her new post, Hanichak will drive growth in the organization's enterprise engagement division. ... [ read more ]

This Incentive Research Foundation series of industry studies seeks to identify effective practices in the use of incentives, rewards, and recognition. This study of the financial services industry finds that the top performing firms have a strategic and systematic approach that works collaboratively with other affected parts of the organization and involves sales and non-sales employees and channel partners. ... [ read more ]

Not long ago, journalists predicted the death of traditional watches, declaring smartphones and smartwatches the future. The opposite happened. Watches have resurged—not just as timekeepers, but as symbols of fashion, identity, and recognition.... [ read more ]

The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) 2025 Top Performer Study: Automotive & Manufacturing Industries, reveals how leading companies in these sectors harness non-cash rewards and recognition programs to strengthen workforce engagement, retention, and overall performance.... [ read more ]