Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting outlook remains generally positive, but the effects of the ongoing economic and labor markets are starting to chip away at the optimism of third parties.| Incentive Research Foundation
This study examines how ready the industry is to meet the strong demand for incentive travel given challenges posed by the broader market, including inflation and workforce issues.| Incentive Research Foundation
The study looks at what resonates with employees by career phase and income group, then discusses ways programs can change and expand to maximize effectiveness.| Incentive Research Foundation
The transformative power of generative AI and large language models is set to revolutionize workplace processes and the employee experience, including those related to incentives, rewards, and recognition.| Incentive Research Foundation
the important role incentive program designers have in helping firms reward and recognize workers in ways that lead to better-functioning teams.| Incentive Research Foundation
Find out what truly successful companies are doing differently regarding investments in incentives, rewards, and recognition. During this IRF webinar, our panel discusses key findings from the IRF Top Performing Companies Study. Our expert panel examines how top performing companies deliver meaningful recognition experiences that resonate personally with participants, reinforce business objectives, and support long-term engagement. We look at the strategy and best practices behind program des...| Research Archive - Incentive Research Foundation
Become a Guest Lecturer and raise awareness of the incentives industry. Download these informative presentation modules. The post Help Shape the Future of Our Industry appeared first on Incentive Research Foundation.| Research Archive - Incentive Research Foundation
A recent study supports the conclusion that tangible rewards drive higher engagement and performance on uncompensated task dimensions by eliciting emotional responses.| Incentive Research Foundation
Highlights and Top Insights from the 2205 IRF Top Performer Study The post Infographic – 2025 IRF Top Performer Study appeared first on Incentive Research Foundation.| Research Archive - Incentive Research Foundation
Benchmarks and best practices employed by top performing companies to influence performance, shape culture, strengthen partnerships, and retain top talent using non-cash rewards The post Top 10 Things Top Performing Companies Do Differently appeared first on Incentive Research Foundation.| Research Archive - Incentive Research Foundation
In this edition of Academic Research in Action, key findings and practical takeaways from two recent papers are presented alongside advice offered by incentive and reward designers themselves.| Incentive Research Foundation
In Fall 2016, the Incentive Research Foundation commissioned Flying Horse Communications and its Chief Scientist, neuroscience expert Dr. Steven Genco, to conduct a first-of-a-kind experiment in the field of rewards and recognition. The experiment used biometric techniques borrowed from the science of neuromarketing. It was designed to gain additional insight into reward-earners' preference in receiving rewards and to test two hypotheses about rewards themselves.| Incentive Research Foundation
Our panel discusses the role of communication, public acknowledgement, technology platforms, and rewards (points, gift cards, bonuses) in fostering a culture where recognition is habitual and aligned with core values.| Incentive Research Foundation
A recent study supports the conclusion that tangible rewards drive higher engagement and performance on uncompensated task dimensions by eliciting emotional responses. The post Academic Research in Action: How Tangible Rewards Drive Superior Worker Performance and Quality in Tasks Not Directly Compensated appeared first on Incentive Research Foundation.| Research Archive - Incentive Research Foundation
This IRF study looks at what resonates with European employees by career phase and income group, then discusses ways programs can change and expand to maximize effectiveness in incentive travel.| Incentive Research Foundation
Explores the perception and priorities around sustainability from the perspective of European incentive program designers, third parties, hotels, corporate leadership, and incentive travel participants.| Incentive Research Foundation
This IRF study looks at what resonates with European employees by career phase and income group, then discusses ways programs can change and expand to maximize effectiveness in incentive travel.| Incentive Research Foundation
Highlights the importance of determining the optimal monetary value for incentive rewards. Higher rewards can boost motivation to a point| Incentive Research Foundation
The IRF, in conjunction with The Palm Beaches, gathered a group of corporate incentive program owners and third-party incentive house executives from the Europe and Canada to discuss their primary influencers and drivers of incentive destination decisions.| Incentive Research Foundation
Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting - positive outlook for non-cash rewards in 2025 across both North America and Europe following a year of uncertainty for the incentives industry.| Incentive Research Foundation
The study looks at what resonates with employees by career phase and income group, then discusses ways programs can change and expand to maximize effectiveness.| Incentive Research Foundation
The demands of a changing workforce are creating increasing demand for incentive professionals to boost engagement, build company culture, and motivate improved performance.| Incentive Research Foundation
Executive Summary| Incentive Research Foundation