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    Insights Lab

    Trends 2026

    Our latest Trend Report: The Path to Inspiration in 2026 explores how businesses can move beyond resilience to reinvention, designing experiences that are intelligent, intentional, and deeply human.

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    Personalising Channel Loyalty

    When it comes to loyalty programmes, personalisation is key. The more personalised, the greater the outcomes. Both engagement and business results benefit at higher rates. Because of that, we start thinking about personalisation right from the beginning, during programme design.

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    Overcoming obstacles to sales incentive design

    There are many obstacles BI WORLDWIDE has observed when designing effective contests for sales organisations. Read this blog for eight challenges you may face as well as solutions to make your contests drive the results you’re looking for.

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    How recognition programmes can help solve the middle manager disengagement crisis

    Middle management is facing a crisis of confidence. Once a stepping stone to senior leadership, these roles are increasingly viewed as high-pressure, low-reward positions with limited autonomy and progression. For HR leaders, this presents a strategic challenge, and an opportunity to reshape the future of leadership.

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    How data-driven events are reshaping event engagement and ROI

    Event audiences are more discerning than ever. They expect experiences that feel personal, purposeful, and impactful. For event professionals, this means moving beyond gut instinct and embracing data as a strategic tool.

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    Prevent quiet quitting by your channel partners

    As competition and channel partner expectations continue to increase, it’s important to recognise the signs that point to your partners disengaging.

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    Webinar

    Webinar | Unlock Channel Profitability

    Rethink channel incentives. Watch our on-demand webinar to discover smarter strategies that drive profit, performance, and real business outcomes.

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    Recogdemption

    Discover Recogdemption, the new science of employee recognition, reward redemption, and retention. Download our exclusive research report to learn actionable strategies for building a culture of engagement and loyalty in your organisation.

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    How to reward incentives effectively

    Incentives are everywhere, but not all rewards are created equal. Whether you’re motivating sales teams, recognising everyday excellence, or building a culture of appreciation, the right reward at the right time can make all the difference.

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    How to optimise your channel incentive programme

    Are you responsible for driving loyalty and growth amongst your channel partners? Let our latest ‘Big Little Book’ become your handy go-to guide on how to design or evolve your channel incentive programme for long term success.

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    The Sales Leaders guide to incentive mastery

    Discover the science of sales motivation with our handy ‘big little book’. Learn how to design irresistible incentives, choose the right rewards, and drive performance across global teams.

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    Why we are celebrating Pride Month?

    According to On Hand, nearly 1 in 5 LGBTQ+ employees have experienced discrimination at work.   Pride month not only offers an opportunity to celebrate diversity, but to also educate on the importance and value of promoting an inclusive workplace.