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Wednesday, 28 October 2015

Research on How Online Reward Programs Impact Teams

1. Incentive Salience and Improved Performance

Early work by Kahneman and Tversky (1973) studied what was called an availability bias. Their research showed that when people estimate the likelihood of an occurrence they use a short-cut (heuristic), using how easy instances of an event are to recall as a proxy for likelihood. In this research they also showed that vivid items and events were more available, that is, likely to be stored in and retrieved from memory, than more pallid items and events.

2. The State of Tangible Incentive Research: the Use of Tangible Incentives

In “Recognizing Good Attendance: A Longitudinal, Quasi-Experimental Field Study” (Markham, Scott & McKee 2002) the authors documented how personal recognition and the use of premiums reduced absenteeism among four cut-and-sew garment factories in each of four quarters measured. Reductions ranged from 29% to 52% each quarter for reward recipients, with reductions not found in control groups.

3. Survey: Noncash Rewards Boost Performance and Morale

For employees that already participate in company-driven incentive programs, participants say the programs have made them:
While incentive programs are often tailored to the needs of individual organizations, there are common elements and best practices that contribute to success.
Incentive program participants’ top three recommendations for improving their companies’ incentive programs were:

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2299 Perimeter Park Drive
Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30341
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Tuesday, 15 September 2015

iN Education Reward Program Aims to Promote Better Attitudes toward Education

Non-profit organization iN Education recently implemented Incentive Solutions technology to kick off a reward program that drives better approaches to childhood education.

Atlanta incentive company Incentive Solutions has demonstrated commitment to the resource most crucial to Atlanta’s future prosperity: its children. Along with participation in the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Distinguished Clown Corps and helping raise funds and school and classroom necessities for Agape’s Great Backpack Give-Away, Incentive Solutions has partnered with the non-profit organization iN Education, whose mission is to increase national Standardized Testing averages and instill the value of education in schoolchildren. iN Education uses Incentive Solutions technology to offer an educational incentive program called WOW Education Rewards, designed to motivate children to perform well and participate in school. An inaugural raffle is underway to support the program’s launch.

Initiating change in America’s overall approach to education is what drives WOW Education Rewards, according to founder DeAndre Nixon, who is disturbed by the fact that the U.S., supposedly the greatest nation in the world, has a college drop-out rate of over 50%, worse than that of any other developed country. Nixon believes that America’s attitude toward education—on both institutional and individual levels—is to blame for this fact.

“Failing school districts continue to get more federal funding, up to $18,000 per child,” he says. Rather than receiving solutions to the issues that plague them, struggling schools receive more funding to continue operating at a failing status quo. This issue filters down to parents, as well. Nixon says he’s spoken to many parents who admit they still reward their child with allowances and presents, even if they score well below average. “With WOW Education Rewards,” Nixon says, “we’re not giving rewards to kids, they’re earning them.”

Students enrolled in WOW Education Rewards will be able to earn online “points” for good grades (C or better), outstanding attendance records, participating in extracurricular activities, getting involved in community service and more. They can then spend these points on items in Incentive Solutions’ online catalog, which carries millions of rewards, such as books, movies, music, toys, electronics and more. By rewarding a variety of behaviors, iN Education aims to promote well-rounded, positive education values in its participants. Powerful incentive program technology allows WOW Education Rewards to be more than just a reward system, but also a behavior modification and tracking tool.

“We have a Facebook-like profile for each individual participating,” Nixon explains. “Imagine if you’ve always documented your achievements, from preK through 12th. Our system is more than just rewards—it’s your life and your entire education history. We can start to look at trends. We can look at how people develop and learn what motivates them.”

WOW Education Rewards will be an equal-opportunity, open enrollment reward program for any and all parents who want to change attitudes toward education and invest in their children’s future. By motivating children with education rewards, parents can keep children engaged with their scholastic achievements and instill in them a lifelong appreciation of continued education.

About Incentive Solutions
Incentive Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is based in Atlanta, GA. Part of The ISI Group, consisting of Incentive Solutions, Loyaltyworks and Travel Solutions, Incentive Solutions offers online rewards, travel incentives and debit card reward programs. Since its creation, Incentive Solutions has been an innovator in the incentive industry by utilizing emerging online technologies that help companies increase sales, engage and motivate employees, encourage customer loyalty, create positive work environments, and enrich sales channel relationships.

Incentive Solutions

1-866-567-7432

2299 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 150
Atlanta GA 30341

Friday, 11 September 2015

Why Incentive Travel Is the One Reward That Can Never Be Replic?

ou know all those things you’ve always wanted to do? All the things you wanted to see and experience firsthand? You should go do them, see it and live it! With incentive travel, they’re possible! The promise of winning a trip to a far-off land ones always dreamed of, based on performance, will not only encourage employees to work that much harder, but ultimately positively reflect back on the company as whole. The drive, determination and workmanship of those participating will be valued companywide, and rewarding that behavior with incentive group travel will not only be appreciated but cherished for a lifetime.

Encouraging relationships and teamwork among employees in the workplace are part of most companies’ daily culture. Strengthening employee engagement and togetherness should be worked on in the office all year round, but until you’re thrown on a fishing boat off the coast of the Baja Peninsula, fighting to pull in a 1,200lb Marlin with your coworker, or whipping through the streets of Italy during an exhilarating company road rally race, you will not grasp the full concept of employee unity.

There is a little wanderlust in us all, and what better way to experience a far off corner of the world you never thought you could visit, than with an incentive travel program chock full of interesting itineraries, once-in-a-lifetime excursions and breathtaking sights?

Not only will attendees participate in corporate meetings and events much more alert, refreshed and enthused, but the memories made from onsite experiences will remain forever. Those memories will be always entwined with the company whose incentive rewards made it all happen.

Ensure company-wide solidarity, encourage employee morale and deliver an experience with group incentive travel that will not only drive hard work now, but in the future as well.

Associate Account Manager for The ISI Group of companies, consisting of:
Incentive Solutions, Inc.
Loyaltyworks
Travel Solutions
mlogan@isicorporate.com
Direct Contact: 678-514-0219
Sales Hotline: (800)-844-5000

Tuesday, 8 September 2015

River Inn – Memphis

River Inn – Memphis !

The Dream Bed Package
From $183 per night (per room, up to 2 guests). Subject to applicable taxes.
Included features:

Luxury standard room
Complimentary glass of wine or champagne on arrival
Truffles and port wine at turndown service
Complimentary daily newspaper
Full gourmet breakfast for two
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi

Greek Islands & Venice

Host your next meeting aboard Royal Caribbean’s Splendor of the Seas Venice & The Greek Isles cruise, and you’ll enjoy two things:

An eight day cruise out of and back to one of the world’s most treasured jewels – Venice. These large cruises will soon be banned here, so get on board while you can.
The mystery and wonder of the Greek Islands. You’ll see Corfu, Athens, and Mykonos – which are some of the world’s most beautiful locations.
Prices start at $4,180 per person, and include airfare, deluxe ocean view balcony cabins, airport transfers, and a one hour cocktail welcome reception.

Luftner Cruises

TULIP Cruise – The Netherlands and Belgium Navigating Rivers in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Middleberg, Holland
8 day River Cruise from $1406 per person per day or $20,000 per day for 8-0 person charter- all inclusive! Cruise includes:

7-night cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom with two beds that can be linked together or set up separately
Superb dining with all meals included during your cruise (buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, midnight snack)
Daily music performances by the on-board musicians. Services of a multilingual cruise director
Non-smoking environment (smoking only permitted outside on the Sun-Deck)
Port taxes and local taxes
Ship-wide wireless Internet
AMADEUS audiosystem by “Quietvox” for all excursions during your cruise
Complimentary bicycles on board
Dutch folklore show on board
At anchor in Amsterdam for 2 days
Quality red and white wines from Europe’s great wine regions with every dinner onboard the ship
A concierge to provide recommendations and assistance for private touring, restaurants, special events and museum exhibitions

Peter Island, British Virgin Islands

eter Island Resort & Spa is situated among a plethora of exotic Caribbean escapes. Its intoxicating combination of natural wonders, privacy, and luxury conveys a distinct persona among glitterati and seekers of authentic, posh adventures. The resort is steeped in intriguing pirate lore and unspoiled landscapes. Breathtaking deep blue seas meet five, pearl-white beaches, while lush palm groves and verdant tropical mountains add to this majestic scene. Bespoke amenities are offered, such as no-fly zones for our high profile guests.

CHECK OUT MORE VIDEOS OF ST. PETER ISLAND RESORT AND SPA

Charming Beach Front Junior Suites and Ocean View rooms are remarkable, while the resort’s three villas are extraordinary. Like the rest of the resort, the Spa at Peter Island, is a private, sanctuary-inspired retreat. It is favored among the yachtie crowd, as it offers organic and physician supervised Ayurvedic treatments created to inspire and pamper guests during and after their visit. Yachters find this island paradise an ideal respite from their water travels, while island buyouts and villa stays are an enchanting journey for land lovers.

GROUP INCENTIVE FOR 2016/17
25% Off 2015 Published Room Rates (January 04 – May 31 2016/17, November 01 – December 19 2016/17)
30% Off 2015 Published Room Rates (June 01 – October 31 2016/17)
10% Commissionable
1/40 Comp Policy applied to master
Complimentary VIP Welcome to include an alcoholic beverage upon arrival and a cold aromatherapy infused towel $20 p.p. value)
Complimentary Round Trip Ferry transfers from Tortola airport $85.00 p.p. value (not transferable)
2014 AWARDS & RECOGNITION
CONDE NAST TRAVELER READERS’ CHOICE AWARD Peter Island ranked #11 out of 25 (up from #14 in 2013) with a score of 89
ANDREW HARPER PIRS #17 of Top 20 Beach Resorts for 2014 Readers’ Choice
US WORLD & NEWS REPORT Best hotels in the BVI – PIRS #2
THE DAILY MEAL – TOP 101 HOTEL RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD Tradewinds recognized as one of the ‘Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in the World’ for the second year in a row. Moved up in the rankings to 78 this year from 89 last year.
CARIBBEAN JOURNAL Best Spas in the Caribbean – #1 Peter Island

Rose Hall – Jamaica

For your 2014 or 2015 Program at the All Inclusive Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa, Incentive Solutions has leveraged more than just great rates. The Resort will also waive surcharges for the opening and closing events, and will include enhanced value as outlined below:

Food
Open Bar
Wine
Entertainment
Welcome Reception
Farewell Event
The welcome event will include a three hour house brands bar with poured house wine by the glass, and chef’s choice of items being served in Fresh restaurant that evening to include a soup, salad, fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese and two entrees consisting of a meat and fish, and dessert. Includes Red, black, white or any combination of two linens, thirty tiki torches, four colored up lights, candle votives and a three hour single steel drum musician. No upgrades are necessary for this evening to be memorable but some common upgrades are provided below in the event there is an interest. Photo features upgraded chairs and centerpieces.

The farewell event will include a three hour house brands bar with poured house wine by the glass, and chef’s choice of two hot and two cold passed hors d’eouvres, one of the published buffet or plated dinner menus from the AIP Banquet Guide, basic linens and set up. Includes Red, black, white or any combination of two linens, thirty tiki torches, four colored up lights, candle votives and a three hour single steel drum musician. No upgrades are necessary for this evening to be memorable but some common upgrades are provided below in the event there is an interest. Photo features upgraded chairs, linens and center pieces.

Call us at (866)-567-7431 for additional information.

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Monday, 7 September 2015

Value-Added Reseller Incentive Programs

Incent your resellers to focus on selling your products and brands!

Reward points are redeemed through our Online Rewards Platform. To learn more, visit here.
Wanting to get started building your incentive program today? Click here!

Additionally, our proprietary reward technology allows us to pair any of the above reward program categories with any of the following incentive programs:

Plug & Play Modules

Our basic program package includes your own branded reward website, content marketing platform, access to the online rewards mall or branded gift card, full account management and administrative support, along with reporting and communications tools. We offer optional modules to optimize and customize program features to meet specific client business needs.

MOBILE APP

PERFORMANCE TRACKING MODULE

LEARN AND EARN MODULE

OPEN ENROLLMENT MODULE

TOTAL RECOGNITION SUITE

THE LEADERBOARD MODULE

QUICK POINTS MODULE

INTEGRATION SERVICES MODULE

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE & ADVANCED REPORTING MODULE

Value-Added Reseller Incentive Programs

Improve agreement results. Motivate with incentive rewards.

The primary objective of any partnership between a reseller and a supplier is to increase sales, improve market share, better profit margins or a combination of all three.

Value Added Reseller (VAR) Incentive programs deliver a quick and cost-effective way to connect with your supply chain partners, sparking product enthusiasm, increasing product knowledge and shifting sales strategies.

Develop a competitive edge. Increase overall profitability through your custom VAR incentive program.

Our hosted online technology platform and basic program package (link to basic program package page) make it easy to engage, educate and reward your sales channel representatives either through a points-based online rewards or gift card rewards program (link to appropriate online rewards, gift cards pages) – launched in a matter of weeks with minimal fixed cost and IT resources! Dedicated account management provides full service, end-to-end support — from program consultation to measurement and tracking. Robust tools give you 24-7 access to manage and update program targets as market needs change. Our experienced team understands what works for specific industries based on our extensive client base and market experience.

Key Features

Hosted online technology platform. Leverage our proprietary Software-as-a-Service technology (link to technology page). Our solution can integrate (link to integrated services module page) with existing CRM sales management software!
Communication services and program promotion tools. Promotional communications generate excitement and motivate participants to act. An online administrator platform delivers central marketing tools to set up promotional messages, e.g., “blast” email templates, as well as establish participant program targets.
Measurement and Tracking. Measure and track program participant performance (earned points, redeemed points, etc.) based on established sales criteria. The basic program package (link to program package page) includes 60+ free, real-time reports with optional á la carte reporting and data analysis available.
Training and surveys. Set up participant online training curriculums and/or surveys to facilitate product/service education.
Rewards. Reward your program participants either with more than 15 million brand name merchandise items, travel, hotel stays, event tickets and more through Incentive Solution’s industry-leading online rewards mall (with no additional fees or tariffs!) or a branded VISA ® gift card or retail gift cards (link to gift cards page) redeemable by more than 175 stores and restaurants. We handle fulfillment and offer flexible billing options. (link to pricing/billing page)

To find out more about how Incentive Solutions’ international incentive programs can deliver outstanding results for you, call 866.567.7432 or contact us today. (link to contact form)

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1.	Motivate your strategic partners to make the most of market opportunity.Your VARs serve as an extension of your sales team and possess significant power to increase sales, strengthen market penetration and influence end customer satisfaction. Our swift program design and implementation (link to implementation page) model helps you to launch an ideal program solution in four to six weeks! Typical VAR programs we manage are designed to:· Connect with VARS to take advantage of market opportunities and shift sales strategies· Enhance product knowledge and skills· Increase sales and overall profitability To see how our VAR programs are helping our clients succeed, check out any of our case studies or white papers. (link to case studies and white paper pages)
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3.	Incentive Solutions provides full-service support for all of our client programs, including program design, our online technology platform, participant communications and program management. For points-based online rewards (We offer the industry’s largest and richest reward selection!) and gift card programs, we handle reward fulfillment, customer care and performance measurement.

Wednesday, 2 September 2015

Monday, 31 August 2015

How Different Incentive Program Billing Models Can Effect Your Budget

CEO Steve Damerow – Learn How Different Incentive Program Billing Models Can Effect Your Budgetfrom The ISI Group of Companies on Vimeo.

Incentive Solution’s CEO, Steve Damerow, explains how to make an informed decision when choosing your incentive program billing model. Use your money wisely and get the best value for your incentive program by partnering with the experts at Incentive Solutions today.

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