These major shifts are having an impact on corporate incentives, according to the Incentive Research Foundation

Even in economically challenged times, companies continue to use non-cash incentive awards—both travel and merchandise/gift cards—for sales and non-sales employees

Shown here, the Knightsbridge Hamper combines an array of tasty festive treats including English teas, confectionary and biscuits, spiced chutneys and jams, luxurious mince pies, Christmas pudding, and two keepsake Harrods mugs.

There are unsung heroes in every company. And for Perth, Australia–based Bankwest, winner of the Incentive Marketing Association’s 2013 Circle of Excellence Award, the mission is to sing those employees’ praises in a big way...

How do companies tailor qualifications and awards to different participants for maximum results?

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