Employee engagement provides a firm foundation for achieving goals, improving performance and creating a positive work culture. However, defining "engagement" presents something of a challenge, as there are often inconsistencies in the way it is described and tested. So how do you identify what employee engagement really consists of and what exactly it can be channelled to achieve?

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Channel partners are fundamental to the growth of a business. According to a report by Deloitte, they can be responsible for generating more than 75% of revenue. So there is every reason to invest in optimising these relationships. For vendors and manufacturers, these partnerships have a key role to play in business growth and are an integral part of sales and marketing strategy. Channel sales incentives are a powerful way to provide partners, distributors and customers with the motivation to do more.

Business culture has a huge impact on the employee experience and, consequently, the levels of productivity and employee engagement across the entire organisation. Having a culture that celebrates achievements really works to improve employee motivation and overall morale, both of which can lead to a better ROI. So, how do you make it work for you?

The most common mistake in implementing sales incentive programmes is to look at the programme as a simple "do this and get that" proposition. Creating a successful sales incentive requires taking time to consider the specific objectives, the target audience and how the programme will be communicated. These 10 essential considerations will help you build a strategy to deliver your objectives and measure your results.