South Africa’s Cape Town is affectionately referred to as The Mother City, and the love locals feel for the city is quickly shared by visitors. From a UNESCO World Heritage Site to one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, you’ll find an abundance of beautiful, interesting, and informative places to visit. Of all the places worth checking out, here [...]
Tokyo is a city bristling with futuristic technology, breathtaking natural beauty, and remnants of an ancient culture. Whether you’re looking to admire a traditional shrine, shop in a gigantic shopping district, or revel in technological advancement, Tokyo has you covered. Here’s our list of 10 of the greatest places to visit in Tokyo, Japan. Tsukiji Market If you’re into seafood, [...]
A business suffering from low employee morale cannot maintain success. Miserable workers aren’t good for business. Low employee morale can hurt overall productivity as well as employee loyalty, so if you want productive employees who stick around you’ll have to work hard to improve morale, or better still maintain the best morale possible. Here are some primary considerations when it [...]
Shanghai is gigantic. It’s the most populous city in the world, a global financial center, and is home to the world’s busiest container port. Given the massive amount of people, Shanghai is obviously filled with dining opportunities. Restaurants, bars, tea houses—there are thousands of each. With a long culinary history and a wide range of influences, Shanghai is a [...]
Stockholm, Sweden’s capital, is a city stretching across 14 islands connected by bridges and remains the most populous city in the Nordic countries. You’ll find plenty of history, cobbled streets, and lush forests, but also a thriving arts scene and great nightlife. Check out ten of the best places to visit in Stockholm, Sweden. Djurgården If you’re looking for some [...]
Toronto is both the capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada, so there’s plenty to do. With a vibrant nightlife and an exciting blend of tourist attractions, you’ll find many prime locations within walking distance from each other. While there are of course plenty of different options, here are ten of our favorite places to visit in [...]
Top performing organizations have one thing in common: They recognize the value of their employees and are always looking for creative ways to keep them motivated (and productive.) Non-cash incentives such as travel is the leading motivator, especially for customer-facing positions such as in sales or support. If your organization has been considering a travel incentive program there is [...]
Competition and competitiveness have endured shifting opinions over the years. Some people have viewed them as negative and divisive, while others view them as helpful, even vital, for employee success. So what is the psychology behind competition? What can psychology tell us about the benefits and dangers of competition? We’ll answer these questions below, and provide some ways to [...]
Good leadership is vital if you want your incentive program to work. Participants aren’t the only ones who can hinder the program’s effectiveness—leaders can cause problems too. Here are some of the most common leadership barriers that can hinder your incentive program, and what you can do to avoid them. Too Detached Employees will often flounder when their leadership [...]
When planning a travel incentive program, three topic generally come to mind: How to budget and plan it, who is eligible to participate, and who qualifies to earn the reward. While these are extremely important topics, one key element is missing – how to market the program to employees, better known as “internal customers.” It might sound strange to [...]