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Research / IRF Webinar: The Psychology of Points
by Incentive Research Foundation
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 practical guidance on how to design and implement a successful points program.
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