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  • A promotional image for a webinar titled Whats next for work: 2025 featuring Brad Shuck, Ph.D. He is listed as a professor and owner of LEAD Research, LLC. The background includes a lightbulb with sparks. SHRM certification eligible.

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    WEBINAR: What’s next for work 2025

    The way people work and how companies approach work is constantly evolving. Each year, new patterns of work emerge, and looking into 2025, we see that’s no different.

  • Webinar promotional image with the text AI in action: Elevating your employee recognition program. Features two speakers, Evan Kapsen and Stephen Ho, with logos for Worldwide and SHRM Recertification. Background shows a digital interface and laptop.

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    WEBINAR: AI in action

    With artificial intelligence rapidly growing, how do you make sure your employee recognition program is elevated but also stays authentic and true to your company? And how can you leverage it to increase employee engagement and productivity?

  • A promotional image for a webinar titled The best kept secret in recognition: Giving and the power of gratitude. It features headshots of Amy Stern and Jill Cecala from BI Worldwide, alongside a group of people giving high-fives.

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    WEBINAR: Giving and the power of gratitude

    We’re all familiar with recognition and how we feel when we’re recognized. But what’s not talked about as much is how showing gratitude benefits the giver. Giving serves a far greater function than just enabling someone else to receive.

  • Promotional image for a webinar titled Cutting the clutter to reduce turnover. Features two speakers, Amy Patel and Jon Kraus, with their titles and companies. A large wrench is in the background, and the Toyota logo is visible on a jacket.

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    WEBINAR: Cutting the clutter to reduce turnover

    What do you do when employee turnover is on the rise? Toyota experienced this issue and needed a way to retain their employees.

  • Image of a promotional webinar graphic. It features a telescope and text about transitioning from reactive to strategic incentive approaches. Includes details about speakers Brad Norton and Kari Hanson, along with their titles and company, BI Worldwide.

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    WEBINAR: From reactive to strategic

    When it comes to sales incentives, it’s not enough to just have them – they need to be strategic, focused and inspirational to the specific needs of your sales audience.

  • Webinar slide titled Celebrating moments that matter: Recognizing professional and personal milestones. Featuring speakers Jenni Coronato and Kurt Muchow. A heart-shaped sticky note reads Celebrating you! with colorful paper balls.

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    WEBINAR: Celebrating moments that matter

    In an increasingly global and hybrid workforce, the lines have blurred between personal and professional. The research shows it’s no longer enough to solely acknowledge an employee’s work contributions. Now is the time to better understand and celebrate the whole employee—not simply for what they achieve in their work, but also their personal milestones that are an integral part of their life.

  • Webinar poster featuring a jar of cash, paper airplane, and crumpled paper. Text: Is cash king? A research study on cash and noncash effectiveness in sales incentives. Includes George Johns name, title, and university affiliation.

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    WEBINAR: Is cash king?

    With more ways to reward sales performance than ever, which reigns supreme? Are merchandise incentives effective motivators or will cash always remain king?

  • Two people stand at a table with a laptop displaying graphs. Papers with sketches and a calculator are on the table. One person is holding a notebook, and the other a coffee cup. The left side of the image features a yellow geometric shape.

    Case Study

    Accelerating sales, driving results

    A luxury automotive manufacturer faced declining sedan sales as customers shifted towards SUVs and trucks. Partnering with us, they launched a program offering luxury vacations instead of cash incentives to sales managers. This approach boosted engagement and competition, leading to impressive sales results. Discover how this innovative strategy transformed their sales in the full case study.

  • Close-up of hands holding pens over financial documents with charts and graphs. A calculator is on the table. The scene suggests a collaborative business or financial planning meeting.

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    Creating a high-performing culture

    A global healthcare technology company explored the connection between recognition and employee sentiment. By analyzing survey results and recognition activity, they optimized their program to inspire employees worldwide. The data revealed significant positive impacts on engagement, retention, and performance. Discover how recognition transformed their organizational culture in the full case study.

  • Two people stand at a table with a laptop displaying graphs. Papers with sketches and a calculator are on the table. One person is holding a notebook, and the other a coffee cup. The left side of the image features a yellow geometric shape.

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    A purpose worth banking on

    A large financial services company aimed to ignite passion and sharpen focus by aligning employees with their purpose, “Lighting the Way to Financial Well-Being.” They launched a recognition program called myPurpose, rewarding key behaviors with Purpose Points. This initiative led to significant reductions in turnover and impressive gains in customer experience scores. Discover how this strategy transformed their company culture in the full case study.

  • A person in a yellow sweater is writing on a financial report with charts and graphs, using a pen. Their other hand is on a laptop keyboard. The background is blurred.

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    LEADing the way

    A leading soft drink manufacturer turned their 60,000+ employees into brand ambassadors through a revamped lead-generation program. Employees earned points for submitting qualified leads, which could be redeemed for various rewards. The program’s success led to significant increases in participation and new customer outlets. Discover how this innovative approach transformed their sales strategy in the full case study.