The Value Behind The Work
Exceptional experiences do more than delight; they create a sense of ease, belonging, and genuine connection.
When guests feel thoughtfully cared for, the experience becomes something they carry with them—a shift in perspective, a renewed sense of presence, a deeper bond with their team.
People are an organization’s most meaningful resource—and when you invest in their well-being, the dividends are lasting and immeasurable.
Don’t just take our word for it. Here are some articles for your reading pleasure!
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Source: Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), “Incentives, Motivation and Workplace Performance: Research & Best Practices.”
Key Findings:Properly structured incentive programs can increase employee performance by an average of 22%.
Team-based incentive programs can increase performance by up to 44%.
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Source:IRF (Incentive Research Foundation), Incentive Travel Index
Key Findings:
Companies report incentive travel as one of the most effective tools for retaining top talent.
Incentive travel helps unite distributed workforces, a top priority for leaders.
Executives view incentive travel as essential for recognition, engagement, and team cohesion.
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Source: Blackhawk Network, “Impact of Reward Systems on Employee Performance.”
Key Findings:
86% of employees say meaningful rewards make them feel more valued.
81% say rewards make them more loyal.
81% say rewards motivate them to work harder.
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Key Findings:
Happy employees are 12% more productive than average.
Unhappiness decreases productivity by ~10%.
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Source: Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), “Award Recipient Preference Study.”
Key Findings:
Experiential and non-cash rewards (travel, curated experiences) create stronger emotional impact than cash.
These rewards generate more lasting loyalty due to memory, meaning, and social reinforcement.
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Source: SITE Foundation, “Return on Investment of Incentive Travel Programs.”
Key Insights:
Travel incentives outperform cash bonuses because they create unique emotional value and shared experiences.
Participants report higher long-term engagement and stronger connection to company values.
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Source: Work Institute Annual Retention Report
Key Findings:
Replacing an employee costs 33% of their annual salary on average.
Burnout and disengagement are leading causes of voluntary turnover.