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The Globe and Mail October 12, 2011

Size isn't everything when it comes to attracting top talent

Small-business owners have a lot to offer their employees, but competing for talent against bigger companies is a major hurdle.

Smaller firms need to learn how to reward and retain their most talented workers without breaking the bank.

Financial Post July 11, 2011

Small companies eye incentive programs to grow

When it comes to gaining a competitive edge and increasing revenues, small businesses face multiple challenges. Some operate in industries where many companies vie for a relatively small customer base. Others find themselves in direct competition with larger companies with deeper pockets.

Winnipeg Free Press July 2, 2011

Incentive to expand Employee rewards resurrected after economic slump

Employee incentives and rewards for work well done have long been known to be effective motivators. Millions of dollars are spent on annual incentive programs to boost employee engagement and motivation. It is also well known that high levels of engagement are directly related to higher levels of customer service, customer retention and profitability.

Globe & Mail June 9, 2011

Canada’s Older Workers have a Good Shot at Jobs: Survey

Older workers are more likely to get a welcome from employers in Canada this year than anywhere else, according to a new survey.

Sixty per cent of Canadian CEOs said they plan to increase their recruitment and efforts to retain older workers. That’s much higher than the 42 per cent average in the rest of the world, the poll of 1,200 chief executive officers in 69 countries found.

Benefits Canada June 8, 2011

Employers focused on employee motivation

Initiatives to increase employee motivation will receive greater focus from Canadian executives over the coming year, according to a new study.

The 2011 Canadian Incentive Trends Survey, conducted in April by Berkeley Payment Solutions, found that 88% of the 429 executives polled list increasing employee motivation as a management priority over the coming year.

TEC Canada June 8, 2011

Companies to Increase Use of Employee Incentive Programs in Coming Year, as Strategy to Boost Corporate Results

Management teams have long viewed employee motivation as important, but in practice, have often treated it as secondary to their business’ bottom line. Yet a new study, released today, has found that increasing employee motivation will become a higher focus for Canadian executives in the coming year.

World at Work June 8, 2011

Companies to Increase Use of Employee Incentive Programs in Coming Year to Boost Results

Increasing employee motivation will be a higher focus for Canadian executives in the coming year as part of an overall strategy to boost company productivity and bottom-line results, according to the "2011 Canadian Incentive Trends Survey" conducted by Berkeley Payment Solutions.

The Green Sheet June 8, 2011

New Berkeley survey reveals latest corporate incentive trends

HR Professional Magazine December 21, 2010

Rewards and Recognition: The business rewards of employee incentive programs

The world of incentives is changing. In today’s work environment, it’s all about flexibility, choice and rewarding performance in a more personalized way.

Wallet Pop Canada December 21, 2010

Know How to Handle Ambiguity Says Entrepreneur David Eason

At the age of 39, David Eason has achieved a remarkable level of success as an entrepreneur. He and his business partner started Berkeley Payment Solutions in 2006, and in less than four years the company has become the largest competitor in its sector.

Latest Blogs

So, what is a prepaid corporate incentive card anyway?

April 6, 2011

Using prepaid Visa cards as an incentive tool has become increasingly popular in the U.S. and U.K. over the past five years, and we're now seeing this trend take hold in Canada in a noticeable way. Yet we have found that there are still some misconceptions about what exactly prepaid corporate incentive cards are and how they work. We'll try to clear up those misconceptions here.

Message from the CEO

February 24, 2011

Over the past five years, we’ve seen a dramatic rise in the popularity of prepaid corporate incentive cards in the U.S. and the U.K., as more and more companies have chosen prepaid incentive cards over traditional rewards programs. And now, this trend is beginning to take hold among Canadian businesses.

Corporate Incentive Programs Create Competitive Advantage

February 1, 2011

In May 2010, we conducted a survey on Canadian corporate incentive trends. We surveyed companies of all sizes across various sectors, and asked them their thoughts on corporate incentive programs. What we found was that today's executives view the development and implementation of corporate incentive programs as very important, and they're allocating budgets to reflect this.