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Online Rewards Does It Again - Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in the US
INC Magazine, August 2011
Inc Magazine has again recognized Online Rewards as one of 5,000 fastest companies in the US for the fourth straight year!
Inc Magazine's is a trusted source of information designed to help business owners and entrepreneurs "navigate the rocky voyage from garage to fully managed state." The 'Inc 5000' is an honorary list recognizing the most successful independent, privately owned businesses within the United States based on year over year revenue growth.
We would like to thank our current client base for their continued trust in our expertise, design, and deployment of our incentive and loyalty program solutions. Online Rewards recognizes the dedication, commitment, and energy of our Company's internal team.
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Loyalty Programs Handcuff Unhappy Consumers
MarketWatch- February 16, 2011
In a study conducted by the Accenture Global Consumer Survey in 2010, "some 52% of respondents said they opted in to loyalty programs in 2010, compared with 45% in 2009". Loyalty programs are working.
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The Tax Consequences of Point-Based Employee Reward Programs
The Tax Advisor Magazine - January 1, 2011
As Michael Levy, president of Online Rewards...explained..."Managers are realizing that it is important to engage their existing workforce now, so that when the economy does improve, their employees choose to stay because they feel valued."
It is the employer, however, who is responsible for the payroll tax consequences associated with the programs. The specific provisions of a reward program will determine its tax consequences.
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Employee Engagement - New HR Strategies
HRM Report - Q2, 2011
Michael Levy, President and CEO of Online Rewards, illustrates in this article the importance of employee engagement in overall corporate strategies with sustaining productivity through 2011.
In this period of heightened competition, employers continue to ask their employees to do more with less. Throughout 2010, companies clearly demonstrated they can achieve profitability and productivity goals after downsizing. To continue to benefit from increased productivity and performance, Human Resource leadership must find ways to continue to motivate and engage their employees. Smart companies are finding ways to keep valued employees engaged while maintaining payroll and spending levels.
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WSJ - Companies Strive Harder to Please Customers
Wall Street Journal - July 27, 2009
Loyalty starts with a positive relationship between the costumer and the company that provides the products and/or services to that consumer.
Companies are now focusing on effective incentive programs for their customer service employees who touch the consumer directly. Introducing a rewards program for your employees will directly affect consumer loyalty through improved customer service.
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Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in the US (three-peat)
INC Magazine, August 2010
Online Rewards is honored to announce being recognized as one of Inc Magazine's 5000 fastest growing companies in the US for the third consecutive year! For the 2010 list, we are ranked #677 with a 3-year sales growth rate of $454%.
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Online Rewards Announces New Integration with SAP Business Objects Software
May 25th, 2010
CINCINNATI, OH - Online Rewards is pleased to announce the integration of new business intelligence software made possible by SAP Business Objects Edge (BOE).
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Online Rewards Announces New Multi-Integrated Incentive Program Capabilities
April 27th, 2010
CINCINNATI, OH - Online Rewards is pleased to announce the addition of its new generation platform enabling multi-integrated incentive programming capabilities to its entire client-base.
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Increasing Employee Engagement in the New Economic Environment
INC Magazine, March 2010
Dallas-based Online Rewards goes far beyond what typical fulfillment-house incentive programs provide, giving clients the technologies, tools and processes to develop sophisticated, private-labeled reward programs. When it comes to increasing employee engagement in the new economic environment, managers are often daunted at undertaking this potentially game changing task. Online Rewards manages the time-consuming technical aspects for each client and lets the HR manager and CEOs be the heroes to their employees and stakeholders.
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Engaged Employees - Key Elements of an Effective Safety Rewards Program
Facility Safety Management Magazine, January 2010
To ensure an accident-free work environment, managers can't rely just on training, equipment, administrative controls or personal protection equipment. They have to have a safe workplace program that reinforces positive behavior. The human factor is as important as any other element of a safety program. Engagement in safety issues over time is what reduces the number of incidents.
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Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in the US (again)
INC Magazine, November 2009
Online Rewards is pleased to receive the prestigious honor of being named one of the Inc 5000 fastest growing companies in the US for the second year in a row! We are proud to be named number 581 this year, moving up 200 positions. We were ranked 21st in the Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington, TX area and 57th in the Advertising and Marketing category.
We have our clients to thank for our team's success, and we look forward to the challenge of making the list again! You can read the details of the list and about the selection process on the Inc website.
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Next Generation Incentives
HRM Report, 2009
Online Rewards is a program provider with proprietary software and has teamed up with many of the world's largest product suppliers in order to deliver an almost limitless array of reward choices.
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Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in the US
INC Magazine, November 2008
Online Rewards is proud to announce the award by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 5000 fastest growing companies. Debuting at number 783, Online Rewards has experienced a growth rate of over 451% in revenue from 2004 - 2007 and ranked 33 as one of the top businesses in Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington, TX area.
We thank our valued clients for our success, and we look forward to the challenge of making the list again next year. You can read the details of the list and about the selection process on the Inc website.
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