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Incentives You Can Bank On
Financial institutions use awards as sales inducements and community involvement as a stimulus to growth.
Fuel for Change: Incentive Inspiration at the Pump
The soaring cost of gas has caused companies to use more incentives—and even alter their working structures—to keep employees happy and productive.
Incentive Encounters: Motivation in the Making
While the incentive industry has evolved greatly, it's still young. We are still making the rules, defining the landscape and redefining the lines as innovations and new ways of thinking are applied.
On the Edge: It's Change (not Time) That Should Be Rewarded
Have we outgrown rewarding employees for simply staying put? What are the new metrics for rewarding loyalty in a Gen-Y world?

INDUSTRY NEWS
SITE NITE Monday Blowout Returns to Chicago
The Society of Incentive and Travel Executives (SITE) is reviving an old tradition at The Motivation Show this year: a big Monday night networking event.
Market Data Bible Returns for '08
Following a three-year absence, the Survey of Buying Power—a compendium of nationwide consumer data—has returned for 2008.
USAA Points the Way with Online Health Incentives
The United Services Automobile Association has recently implemented an online program that organizes and provides personalized work-life resources for its more than 20,000 employees.
Small Business Motivation Smarts
Online resource offers entrepreneurs and start-ups simple strategies for managing and motivating staffers


TRAVEL
Briggs Takes Incentives Serious, and That's No "Bull"
Briggs offers its incentive recipients a unique destination experience.
Incentives Inspire Creativity in Sante Fe
Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa launches group art workshop.
Airfares Reach Record Highs, AmEx Reports
Domestic and international airfares have climbed to new, record-setting heights.
The Magic of Hong Kong
Feng shui, tai chi and fabulous feasts await incentive groups.


MERCHANDISE & GIFT CARDS
Incite And Incent: Rewards On The Spot
We are all familiar with the idea of "something for something," and while we should not always expect to get something for everything, it is nice to be recognized for going above and beyond, especially if this recognition is initiated on the spot.
Gem of an Award
Start-to-Finish introduces LinkedUp corporate program to incentive market.
Incentive Awards: Top Tech Trends
Finding electronics merchandise that motivates
Corporate Gifting: In Search of the Greatest Gift
Professionals in the industry say corporate gift-giving is bigger—and more important—than ever. But there are a few rules to follow when deciding how to reward a client or coworker
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