The study explores trends in attendee preferences, factors in destination selection, and how incentive travel...
During this IRF webinar, Allan Schweyer, IRF’s Chief Academic Advisor, and Adam Presslee, Professor of Managerial Accounting, University of Waterloo, presented highlights and insights from the IRF’s new study, The Psychology of Points, Allan and Adam also discussed how participating in points programs increases employee engagement, intrinsic motivation, and identification with the organization. They provided…
The IRF recently released two toolkits full of resources that can help you plan, manage, and explain the benefits of specific types of incentive programs. During our next IRF webinar, we’ll discuss the Incentive Travel Toolkit and the Budgeting for Recognition Toolkit, why incentive travel programs and recognition programs are more important than ever. Whether…
Hear from InHouse Physicians’ Dr. Jonathan Spero in conversation with IRF Vice Chair Jim Kelley. As many organizations consider resuming in-person events, Dr. Spero will discuss health & safety policies, privacy considerations, and onsite procedures that need to be addressed to help set up meetings and incentive travel programs for success. From corporate leadership buy-in…
In April, The Palm Beaches gathered a group of corporate incentive program owners and third-party incentive house executives from across the country to meet in person in Palm Beach, Florida. The group had a candid discussion on the factors that were driving buyer decisions to move forward with group incentive travel programs. Now six months…
View this webinar recording for a discussion about the IRF’s newest release, “The Impact of Destination Choice on Motivation.” The Incentive Research Foundation’s The Impact of Destination Choice on Motivation reports that group incentive travel was considered highly motivating by 80% of North American employees surveyed the IRF. During this webinar, you’ll hear about some significant shifts…
We discussed how organizations have continued to motivate and recognize employees and stakeholders during the pandemic, while also connecting people socially for meetings and events.
The IRF 2021 Trends Report highlights key trends that will affect a workforce and sales landscape that have been dramatically changed by the pandemic. A pent-up demand for travel, Zoom fatigue, virtual offices, and new job seekers are just a few examples of changes to the workforce that companies are navigating in 2021. The IRF…
IRF President Stephanie Harris and IRF Chief Research Adviser Rick Garlick present this useful analysis of how incentive, rewards and recognition programs are being designed and budgeted for 2021.
Motivated employees and channel partners drive more revenue and better performance across an organization. As companies work to recover from the impact of 2020, a well-designed incentive program can help shift the recovery curve. From rules structures to rewards selection, our experts will share research findings from two new IRF studies: Reward Preferences and Incentive…
The IRF has assembled a panel of incentive merchandise experts to offer insights into new ways merchandise is being selected, communicated, and presented to motivate performance. They will discuss how now more than ever, merchandise rewards allow for flexibility, creativity, and customization when used to motivate important audiences.
Many incentive program owners will tell you the secret to the success of their incentive program is a strong partnership with a destination management company. A good DMC knows the destination deeply and has relationships with restaurants, entertainment venues, various suppliers so that you can design a unique event that meets your program goals. The…
Incentive program owners have had to make significant changes to their motivation and rewards programs in response to COVID-19. Whether adapting to reduced staff, work-from-home mandates, or new responsibilities on the front line, most program owners are adapting their programs goals and mix of rewards. A recent IRF survey reported that the use of gift…
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