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Competition can drive people to do better, and the workplace is no exception.  An employee incentive program that combines performance recognition with the current trend to gamify competition even in the most professional settings could be an excellent means of engaging people to work harder.  This is the concept behind DueProps, which offers employee motivation via a peer recognition game for workplaces.  It is an app that gamifies employee appreciation so that employers can recognize work effort to reward those who perform well.  Its developers created it based upon the premise that people who feel appreciated are happier, more engaged, and more productive at their jobs. Read more »

Too often, workplaces operate in a way that makes them undesirable places of employment for a number of reasons. Workplace tensions, poor relationships between coworkers and management, and lack of engagement can lead to disloyalty and apathy. These in turn lead to high employee turnover and loss of profit. The intent behind Zealyst is threefold, according to its designers. Firstly, it works to strengthen relationships between employees. Secondly, it improves the office “culture,” making it a healthier environment for everyone to work in. Thirdly, it increases employee retention as a natural result of their office being a better atmosphere and a place they are more likely to want to remain. Read more »