Don’t just rely on technology!

There is no doubt that Incentive and Reward & Recognition industry has gone through a plethora of technology developments over the last few years.

There are fantastic systems available in the market that automates programs.

• They shorten the lead time on data collection bringing data and results into real time.
• They create central areas of discussion, communities.
• They allow constant streams of communication 24 hours, 7 days a week.
• And they provide real time reporting to managers and executives.
• The create a seamless experience for the user.

Once developed, there is no question they take the time out of the running of an incentive and they provide a fantastic platform for programs.

BUT just because data is available real time and 24- 7 days a week, I don’t necessarily think that means that participants use it in that way. Or are any more engaged than in the past.

We are competing with all those other messages out there. We are all busy, on our mobile devices all the time. So what makes this type of program any better, different or more engaging?

EVT believes in the need for personality, having a conversation with our clients programs participants (on behalf of their program), bringing the rewards alive and being our clients resource to ensure that the program doesn’t stay stagnant on a system but that it changes, develops and is agile with the demands of the market.

We are in the business of rewards.

We are in the business of motivation.

We are in the business of conversations.

Incentive Programs are good news stories if run correctly. They are a REASON to have a conversation to ask for uplifted performance.

EVT are known to find unique communication tools that add value to the program through driving engagement. We use our systems for what they are good at but we create agile strategies that allow for the personal touch with; unique communication, personalised events and driving the end rewards in a tangible manner.

Let’s use these great new systems to make our programs better but let’s not forget about the need for personal connection!