The only thing that is constant is change. That saying was coined by Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus more than 2 millennia ago, but it has yet to be disproven. We are continuously in flux, and the professional elements of our lives are of no exception. But if change is such a major, constant staple of human existence, why is it so difficult for us to cope with? One would assume that with so much experience adapting to constantly-evolving realities, humans would have become experts in accepting, handling, and managing change. However, it seems that we are for more adept at creating new ..read more

Reading time: 4 min 38 sec Have you ever found yourself reaching for your phone after being notified by some game you were casually playing to come back and collect your daily reward? If so, you’re not alone. Daily loyalty rewards are a staple of mobile gaming. It is one of the mechanisms game designers regularly employ in their undying effort to keep us engaged. Whether it’s getting extra coins for every consecutive day you log in to Candy Crush, or a reward of growing sequential value for completing mission after mission on Clash of Clans, this mechanism of influence is incredibly efficient ..read more

Reading time: 4 min 38 sec Our technology-focused world has redefined many of our daily activities, including how we stay fit. A wave of technologically-enhanced fitness products and apps allows us to maximize our workouts and manage a healthy lifestyle in a far more efficient way. These innovations allow us to track our every activity, guide us through our day and prompt us to achieve our fitness goals. But what if the elements that enable this were not limited to the world of fitness? What if personal-performance tracking and real-time feedback, based on real-time data were used to transform ..read more

Reading time: 4 min 32 sec Have you heard of the infamous New Year’s resolution cycle? Even if you haven’t, you are probably familiar with it to some degree. It goes something like this: As the New Year approaches, you set your sights on a goal you want to achieve during the upcoming year. Let’s say you decide to get in shape in order to participate in an 8k race. You draw out a detailed workout regimen and dietary plans, and zero in on habits which you must change, en route to achieving your goal. Filled with a sense of purpose, you are motivated to realize that goal. Unlike prior attempts, t ..read more

What do we mean when we refer to the term “Success” in the workplace? There are many definitions to this term, most of them refer to the achievement of a career goal, target or to the positive outcome of a specific action. Success can be assessed through either an objective or a subjective lens. In this post, we will learn why a sense of success is crucially important for delivering a great employee experience. We will understand the characteristics of an effective achievement. Lastly, we will examine how Gameffective’s latest enhancements on its race narrative allow every employee feel succes ..read more

Reading time: 4 min 32 sec   Companies all over the world are setting their sights on rejuvenated performance management. They are replacing outdated and ineffective practices with modern, high-speed programs to strengthen their teams. In previous posts, we discussed in-depth why companies do this. For most companies, the goal is turning an obscure and often daunting HR-driven process into one that inspires employee- growth and helps managers create clarity and alignment. Turning the tides on performance management means insuring our performance management processes create real and measur ..read more

Reading time: 4 min 30 sec As with any element crucial to organizational success, performance management comes with its challenges. One particular aspect impacts the performance management scene now more so than in the past: The huge shift in the way companies approach it and see it through. What used to be an annual check-in has now become a meaningful, ongoing experience between managers and team members. After defining performance management and how to optimize it, it is also interesting to understand how the goals and concepts that outline performance management have changed ..read more

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Virtual stores provide fun rewards for employees, based on their participation and achievement. With Virtual Stores, we can show appreciation and recognition of achievements and sometimes by taking virtual recognition such as kudos and badges and transforming them into a physical prize. Read more about this feature ..read more

Gamification can solve remote employment issues, if used right. My favorite example is giving feedback, the immediate positive kind. Working remotely denies employees the opportunity to get it; this may lead to the feeling that they are working in a void. Feedback – as in “wow, you’ve managed to get so much done today” – contributes to the employee’s sense of well-being and drives them more. Many game elements can give this feedback – and also document it so a human will also be driven to give feedback too. For instance, think of Karma points, the classic reward for participating in knowledge ..read more