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Research / IRF Webinar: What Top Performing Companies Do Differently with Incentives
by Incentive Research Foundation
Find out what truly successful companies are doing differently regarding investments in incentives, rewards, and recognition. During this IRF webinar, our panel discussed key findings from the IRF Top Performing Companies Study. Our expert panel examined how top performing companies deliver meaningful recognition experiences that resonate personally with participants, reinforce business objectives, and support long-term engagement. We looked at the strategy and best practices behind program design and the use of incentive travel, merchandise, gift cards, and points.
Panelists:
Susan Adams, Vice President of Client Strategy & Engagement, Next Level Performance
Rudy Garza, President & CEO, Brightspot Incentives & Events
Megg Withinton, VP Enterprise Analytics, Insperity | Research Advisor
Andy Schwarz, VP Content & Communications, Incentive Research Foundation
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Benchmarks and best practices employed by top performing companies to influence performance, shape culture, strengthen partnerships, and retain top talent using non-cash rewards
Highlights and Top Insights from the 2025 IRF Top Performer Study
