Motivating employees with incentives…

Everywhere you look, companies are offering incentives to try or buy a product and service. The importance of consumer incentive and loyalty programs goes without saying, but a key target group that is often overlooked, when companies are creating incentive programs, are their own employees. As employees are being stretched thinner than ever and the recognition for their efforts greatly reduced, and in many cases completely done away with, it is important to show appreciation and motivate employees especially now during this economic period.

Employee incentive programs will help you keep your best employees motivated and engaged.  Most importantly they'll help you keep your best employees. There are several different types of incentive programs, and each is designed to achieve a different result. One of the most common incentive programs is the sales incentive designed to increase productivity and revenue from a sales force. When it comes to incentive programs many companies stop there.  How about creating an incentive program for your drivers and laborers geared around safety, or an on-the-spot reward program for your customer service representatives that go above and beyond to solve a customer issue? In essence there is a way to motivate every member of your staff. 

Incentive Program Design Outline

1)    Establish Objectives

2)    Outline the Strategy

3)    Measure Performance

4)    Establish the Budget

5)    Select the Perfect Awards

6)    Administer the Program

7)    Celebrate the Program Success

8)    Analyze the Program Success

Gift Cards are an excellent incentive... They are easy to manage, require little space for inventory, are easy to distribute.  Most important they are greatly appreciated because they provide the recipient the option of choice.

Recipients can choose from practical items such as food, gasoline and groceries.  Or they may decide to use their reward to treat themselves to dinner out, to pamper themselves or splurge on a vacation.

Gift Card Experts - SVM

SVM is a leader in the gift card, incentive and reward industries and has been providing gift cards to companies of all sizes since 1997.  Our extensive portfolio of gift cards, industry experience, quick delivery and service is unmatched.

How many brands of gift cards does SVM offer?

SVM is the only company that offers gasoline gift cards from every major oil company in America, as well as gift cards from over 150 of the nation's most popular retail stores, restaurants, service companies and hotels.

How quick can gift cards be delivered?

Cards can be delivered within 24 hours of confirmed payment.

Are there discounts available from SVM?

SVM is able to provide discounts for volume purchases on a selection of brands we offer. 

Can SVM gift cards be customized with a company brand or logo?

SVM is able to offer customization on a variety of gift cards as approved by the brand.  A branded card with your company logo leaves a lasting impression.

Please visit SVM online at www.svmcards.com or call us today at 1-800-972-7481 to place your gift card order.

Source: Premium Incentive Products, September/October 2010