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Air Cleaners: Merchandise Monday
When it comes to merchandise awards, some of the obvious big redeemers come to mind in electronics, like flat screen tvs and mp3 players. However, you may be somewhat suprised at the popularity of this item category: air cleaners. What is making these more popular?
Office Olympics Inspire Engagement
Looking at employee engagement from the angle of boosting morale, look no further than an episode from "The Office." This episode has Michael out of the office most of the day on an assignment while the remaing staff at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin are fighting the bordeom blues.
Popcorn Makers: The More Fun and Healthy Option
The increasing popularity of popcorn makers among consumers most definitely echoed the "Having Fun At Home" theme seen at this year's Home+Housewares Show. One huge draw for popcorn makers are that they give consumers healthier options for popcorn, taking away the standard overdose of butter, salt and oils.
Social Media and Employee Recognition Programs: A Perfect Match
The incentives industry is (or at least should be) very people focused. An incentives company shouldn't be solely interested in selling its product as much as it is about motivating and driving behavior. The best methods of influencing behavior are designed around what employees want. What makes them tick? What will motivate them to achieve greater results?
Stainless Steel and the Rise of the Deep Fryer
The rougher economic patch has effected everything, including how consumers are choosing to dine. Due to tighter budgets and people looking for extra ways to save, households are opting to cook at home more often. It's not great news for the restaurant industry but it bodes well for home kitchen products.
The New Follow, Courtesy of LinkedIn
The great thing about this new addition to LinkedIn is that it gives a Facebook-like fan concept but applies it to a more B2B friendly setting. I've spoken with several people in the industry and it seems to be a general consensus that there isn't too much B2B utility with Facebook. However, the LinkedIn follow provides the same kind of interaction but directed towards a more appropriate audience.