B2B gift card and voucher sales in 2011 exceeded B2C for the first time since records began, according to the latest statistics from The UK Gift Card & Voucher Association (UKGCVA), the trade body representing the key players in the £4 billion gift voucher, cards and stored value solutions market.
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May 16, 2012 | Post by: Darren Comments Off
B2B gift card and voucher sales exceed B2C for the first time
May 14, 2012 | Post by: Darren Comments Off
Avoid a ‘naked wipeout’ when selecting rewards
Whether it’s the chance to run out at Wembley Stadium, a cooking lesson with a celebrity chef, winning a walk-on part in a Hollywood blockbuster, a trip to the moon or even the chance to surf naked past Bondi beach, there is no limit to the remarkable experiences that staff
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May 10, 2012 | Post by: Darren Comments Off
How to motivate the social media generation
John Sylvester, Executive Director of The Voucher Shop discusses the issues associated with motivating younger employees, the social media generation, and advises on how companies can strive to ensure these workers are commercially beneficial. The New Generation Generation Y, the iPod generation, echo boomers – this new wave of employees is
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May 08, 2012 | Post by: Darren Comments Off
Override the gloom and give employees a reason for optimism
Despite the continued tough economic climate, the future can be bright for employees across the country with attractive incentives that ensure the cost of everyday living can be reduced.
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May 04, 2012 | Post by: Darren Comments Off
Top Tips on Long Service Awards
Recognising your staff for dedication and loyalty is an important element in providing a well thought out employment package. Below we have put togther some useful tips and advice to help you through the maze of the tax implications and general practice. The various tax implications* Officially HMRC will treat
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May 02, 2012 | Post by: Darren Comments Off
The Education Sector – Showing your appreciation
Is there a place for vouchers and gift cards in the education sector? Andrew Johnson, director-general of the UK Gift Card & Voucher Association, gives his views. Whether purchasing or receiving gifts for special occasions or as corporate gifts, receiving a reward in a high street promotion or as part
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Apr 30, 2012 | Post by: Darren Comments Off
Should you ‘micro-motivate’ staff?
Micro motivation is the concept of structuring a motivation scheme around individuals within an organisation, rather than simply offering a one-size-fits-all group scheme across the entire workforce. http://www.johnsylvester.co.uk/uncategorized/should-you-%e2%80%98micro-motivate%e2%80%99-staff/ The first point to make is that a generic approach to motivation isn’t wrong. It can achieve great results in a well
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Apr 27, 2012 | Post by: Darren Comments Off
Half of UK employees are consulted on voucher preferences
More than half (53%) of employees are consulted on which vouchers they would prefer to receive as a reward or incentive, according to a poll by The Voucher Shop. Paul McRae, business development manager at The Voucher Shop, said: “Consulting with employees on which vouchers they would like to receive
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Apr 25, 2012 | Post by: Darren Comments Off
Monsoon use Voucher Cheques to recognise Long Service
The Programme Monsoon have selected Voucher Cheques to recognise staff for achieving 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service with the organisation. Bespoke Voucher Cheques have been created in order to fulfil Monsoon’s requirements, which allow staff to choose a voucher that appeals to them. How it works The Voucher
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Apr 23, 2012 | Post by: Darren Comments Off
National Minimum Wage: Pound Stretchers
With inflation forecast to hit five per cent this year, the pressure on take-home pay for employees shows no sign of abating. Research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found 58 per cent of employees have not received an increase this year and six per cent have
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