When creating incentive and recognition programs, it’s helpful to envision the process as a continuously flowing circle of components, rather than a linear set of steps. And supporting that circle is management buy-in. All of it feeds into top performance for the workforce, and ultimately, the business.

Consumers of all kinds benefit when travel goods help meet their ever-changing, everyday, multi-tasking lives. Here, we dig deeper to discover what trends should impact your selections as you choose luggage and leather goods for your next incentive program.

Standing behind the incentive industry, with members including manufacturers, representatives, incentive houses and more, the IMA has working hard for nearly a decade to ensure your programs are a success. Learn more about how this association is celebrating its 10th year by expanding its efforts to inform, educate and grow the professionalism of the incentive market.

When you’re deciding what to use to motivate the target of your incentive program, it pays to know what works and what doesn’t. This month, our industry expert walks you through some of the do’s and don’ts of making an effective choice.