I once worked at a company that gave every employee a gift basket for Christmas. Sure, the company could have spent the same amount on giving us all a small cash bonus—but somehow, receiving a physical Christmas present felt far more meaningful. As I unpacked a bottle of sparkling wine, a jumbo box of chocolates, deli meats, and delicious cheeses, I felt nothing but fondness for my employer. This was many years ago now, but I’ll never forget the feeling when my first gift basket arrived out of the blue.  And that’s the secret of tangible rewards. If done right, they can be deeply meaningf ..read more

When Sunny and I started Fond almost 11 years ago, we set out on a mission to help companies build places where employees love to work. I’m proud to have built a company full of great people who I get to call my co-workers, and be able to serve over 200 customers.  Now I am excited to announce that Fond’s next chapter will be joining Reward Gateway! Together, we will combine efforts and join Reward Gateway’s global mission to make the world a better place to work. As a leading employee engagement vendor in Europe and in Australia, with resources all over the globe, Reward Gateway will all ..read more

Employee benefits and perks run the gamut of employer-covered health care and mandatory paid time-off to employee discounts and virtual team bonding activities. They are a key differentiator in employee compensation packages and play a large role in attracting and retaining top talent. According to a Forbes Advisor survey, 40% of employers say workers are willing to leave their job for a position with better employee benefits. But how do you know exactly which benefits employees want? It is expensive and unhelpful to invest in benefits that employees don’t take advantage of. And how important ..read more

Employee engagement drives everything from year-over-year growth to operational efficiency. Engaged employees outperform their disengaged peers across the board, from customer satisfaction measures to productivity.  But what drives employee engagement?  As an HR professional, you might find yourself wondering if you can even make a difference to engagement rates. After all, perhaps engagement comes down to factors beyond your control, like business performance, market turbulence, or even the employees’ home lives. As an HR team, can you actually increase employee engagement? And if s ..read more

Employee incentives and rewards are a type of benefit employers can offer to boost employee morale, reward good work, and recognize employees for their service. It’s a large category including things like cash bonuses, gift cards, discounts, service awards, charitable donations, swag, and other benefits. However, the topic of tax requirements—both for employers and employees—is fraught and confusing. For many, the complexity means that leaders abandon the idea of employee rewards programs entirely. This is understandable– the topic is very complicated, and it can be difficult to find clear-cut ..read more

Marketing isn’t just about making sales—it’s also the deep, long-term work of building a brand that customers connect with. But getting your brand to a place where it grows easily and continuously attracts the right customers can be a difficult journey—one that is simpler and faster to navigate with brand champions on your team. In this article, we’ll discuss what exactly brand champions are, some of their most common characteristics, and strategies you can use to find and uplift these amazing people. What is a brand champion? A brand champion is a person who loves your brand and isn’t afraid ..read more

Companies use employee recognition as a strategy to improve morale, increase retention, and reward employees for their hard work. There are a number of employee recognition best practices that may improve the efficacy of your employee recognition strategies. Let’s dive into an exploration of the benefits of employee recognition, and how you can best use your resources to show your employees how much you care. What is employee recognition? Employee recognition is any activity or strategy employers use to show appreciation for their employees. Employers devote time and resources to employee reco ..read more

Warehouse workers, and other deskless employees, have long been neglected when it comes to discussions about creating a great employee experience.  Consider, for instance, that only 13% of the 2.7 billion deskless workers worldwide have paid sick leave. Given the physically demanding nature of warehouse work in particular, this is a serious failing.  Neglecting the motivation and job satisfaction of your warehouse employees isn’t just unfair–it’s also a significant business risk. The recent e-commerce boom keeps warehouse employees in high demand, while retention rates are low. Compa ..read more

Warehouse workers are among the most in-demand employees, according to a recent LinkedIn report, thanks to the boom in e-commerce in the wake of the pandemic. However, despite their popularity, companies are struggling to retain warehouse employees—for instance, Amazon’s warehouse turnover rate is reportedly 150%. Adia, a staffing platform that specializes in warehouse recruitment, suggests that the reasons for exceptionally high turnover in the warehouse sector include:  little to no feedback;  minimal recognition; no opportunities for growth; and  a toxic work culture.  ..read more

Scott is a truck driver who hits the road at 3am every morning and drives for roughly 11 hours. He spends the majority of his day alone and typically calls his family during his lunch break or at the end of the evening. Heidi is a nurse who works in the cardiac critical care unit. She works three 13-hour shifts per week and is on her feet all day checking on patients, facilitating bedside procedures, and managing cardiac emergencies.  Danny is a fulfillment warehouse worker who lifts and moves inventory and assists with packing needs. For heavy loads, he uses a forklift to transport cargo ..read more