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As the new year nears, now is a great time for you show your employees some appreciation. Anything that shows they are recognized as valuable can make the difference for an employee who’s been giving it all they’ve got.

Recent PPAI studies have shown that recognition programs work:

• Recognition programs boost sales an average of 26%
• Promotional products as incentives can boost employee performance by 22%
• Team recognition boosts performance up to 44%
• Incentive programs that run for more than a year increase performance by 44%
• According to a recent survey, workers reported going 50 days since they last felt recognized.

Boosting morale is as easy as making use of in-house capabilities! Certificates and awards really give employers the opportunity to make recognition personal; we can print them, and a classy, branded holder to give with them, to boot! Nothing speaks as clearly as their own words: Custom thank-you cards are the perfect place to jot down thoughts on what an employee means to the company.

On the other hand, receiving jewelry (watch, ring, etc.), a high-quality plaque or a glass award is something the employee will cherish, and which serves as a constant reminder of their hard-earned achievement! These tangible awards, plaques and other recognition pieces are also critical. They greatly increase self-esteem and improve morale, they provide a visible reminder of achievement and appreciation, they are critical in our world’s changing business climate and economic times.

Do you have an awards and recognition program? Bankers can help you create a successful awards and recognition program from start to finish!

Here are the key attributes to an Awards and Recognition program:

• Reinforce company goals
• Helps strengthen the company’s brand
• Helps improve employee loyalty
• Encourages personal achievement
• Rewards performance
• Increases productivity
• Builds self-esteem and motivation
• Builds a sense of accomplishment
• Most importantly…it says, “thank-you!” For a job well done!

More facts about awards and recognition:

• Companies that incentivize employees are 44% more likely to have above average profits
• 47% of employee recognition gifts are company logo merchandise
• Companies spend $46 billion dollars on recognition programs each year

If employees have held steadfast through the ravages of the pandemic and helped you rise above, they deserve recognition.

Contact your Bankers consultant today to help you recognize and reward your best asset – your team!

A recent World at Work-study discovered that 85% to 95% of all company incentive programs reach or exceed their goals! A key asset for any company is their employees. Competition is keen today for this very important asset. As a result, an organization, in order to stay competitive, absolutely needs to make employees feel valued.

Studies have shown that companies that offer recognition programs outperform their competition, increase employee loyalty and are more highly thought of in the community. Awards & Recognition are increasingly important in today’s business environment and competition for the best workers is intense. At the same time, the importance of human resources is paramount – a company needs to obtain extraordinary results from ordinary people. Yet another factor is the attitude among today’s employees, who value job satisfaction over most other criteria.

No matter your holiday plans, most people do some traveling to get to their special place. I have compiled a list of traveling must haves from our Bankers 2021 Fall Gift Guide. Use this list to help you find the perfect gift for any group of people.

UQ20755 Illuminating TWS Earbuds (pg. 13) – Earbuds are a traveling necessity. Travelers are bound to need earbuds when in the airport or on long car rides, and especially when traveling alone. The illuminating case charges your earbuds when they aren’t in use. When charging, the case lights up your brand’s logo. With three hours of playback time on full volume, these earbuds are a great accessory for any amount of traveling being done this year. Your brand name won’t be missed when it’s up in lights like this.

8832XX h2go Cerro Bottles (pg. 22) – If you’re a water bottle connoisseur like me, you always have one with you and have certain ones for each occasion: the gym, work, home,

etc. When traveling there are a few things I look for in a water bottle. It must be well sealed, keep my drink cold or hot for an extended amount of time and fit in most cup holders. Nothing is more annoying than when your bottle doesn’t fit and then you get stuck holding it the whole trip. This water bottle is all of that in one. The sleek design makes it practical for the gym, but attractive and professional for professional situations. It is vacuum sealed, double wall stainless steel, slim, has a carry handle and is available in six colors. It is also said to be tough-as-nails, which is important when hurrying through busy areas.

AG-250 Rolling Carry-on Duffle (pg. 20) – Duffels are my go-to bag when traveling, but I always end up packing too much and making it heavy. This bag is the solution to that.

It’s telescope extending handle allows ease when walking long distances or while carrying other luggage. I like how duffels hold my clothing and personal items I don’t want to check, so it’s amazing that is it is already a TSA approved carry-on. The hard bottom ensures that your items are protected, and your silk screen logo will stand out amongst the crowd. Putting your imprint in a high traffic area is expensive. Instead of putting up a sign in one airport, provide the travelers in your life with this carry-on duffle and your impressions double as they depart one airport and arrive in another.

88166/78166 North End Two Layer Fleece Soft Shell Hooded Jacket and CE702/CE702W Core365 Prevail Packable Puffer Vest (pg.14) – Weather while traveling can be unpredictable. It’s always good to have multiple layers available. This jacket is light weight, but also has a fleece chin guard and attached hood for colder temperatures. As fall turns into winter, rainstorms happen more frequently. These jackets and vests are water repellent. The vest’s lining is made of 100% thermal poly fill. What’s even better is the separate storage pouch that allows it to be packable and take up less space in your luggage. People are drawn to attractive clothing, but when it is visually pleasing and versatile your brand will gain more exposure.

100938-231 Auden Bamboo Lap Desk (pg. 10) – Some employees have been working from home for a while now, but it’s not the same when you don’t have your personal desk and supplies. This lap desk has an awesome design that allows the user to work anywhere they need to. It is my favorite gift idea for employees this year. If your employees work from home at all, this is a great gift that will show them how much they are appreciated. There is so much about this product that I love. Your laptop won’t overheat because there is a vented tray so your laptop won’t overheat, and it can’t slip off the lap desk because the ledge secures it safely in place. The mouse pad and phone dock are already built in. You might even want to order an extra for yourself. I would!

Contact your Bankers Sales Consultant for information on these products and other gift ideas or check out our Holiday Gift Guide here. 

Today is America Recycles Day, and we want to share this article with you. It does a great job of explaining what PET products are, why brands need to incorporate them and how important it is to buy from these companies that are producing the products. People are becoming more environmentally conscious every day, and the promotional products industry needs to continue adapting to this change.

Embrace Your Inner Green – Recycled PET Products

The concept of recycling has been around for thousands of years, but our modern-day understanding of the term emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, spurred on by the environmental movement. The pandemic has heightened awareness of sustainability issues. In a recent survey, 87% of people said that companies should integrate environmental concerns into their products, services, and operations. One step we can all take to embrace our inner green is to buy products made of recycled materials. That’s where recycled PET (RPET) comes in.

PET – or polyethylene terephthalate – is the most common type of resin. It is used to make plastic containers that hold anything from water to shampoo to peanut butter to cleaning solution. Because very  few PET containers can re-enter the production cycle as food-grade containers, manufacturers have developed a process for recycling PET into a polyester fabric – or RPET.

Why Choose RPET Products?

• Recycled PET polyester is equivalent in quality to newly produced polyester.
• Recycling PET helps decrease the amount of plastic waste entering landfills.
• Using RPET polyester reduces the need for new material and saves natural resources such as oil and natural gas. 
• Creating RPET uses 59% less energy than creating virgin PET products.

As you can see, there are many reasons to use recycled PET products and little to no drawbacks. The quality is the same and it serves a greater purpose to help the planet and future generations. This is a small change that can make a huge difference for many years to come. We challenge you to purchase ecofriendly products. Keep your audience in mind: Millennials and Gen Z are very eco conscious groups of people and are more likely to want these products. We currently offer many RPET products. A few are shown below. And you can find even more on our website here.

• Koozie – #AP6810ECO Recycled PET Center Court Duffel
  • Recycled equivalent content: 19 (16 oz) water bottles
• Hit – #11166 RPET Oasis Pen
  • Made from post-consumer plastic bottles
• Gemline – #100986-117 Slowtide Fleece Blanket
  • Made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste
• PCNA/Leads – #1631-66 Recycled PET Eco Cooling Fitness Towel
  • 100% recycled PET
• Garyline – #FLY9R 9” Flyer Frisbee
  • Molded with 40% post-industrial recycled polypropylene
• SanMar – #NF0A5IRN The North Face Ladies’ ThermoBall Eco Long Jacket
  • Made from 100% post-consumer recycled content

Be sure to contact your sales representative for other resources or if you have questions about how to find more RPET and recycled products.

Associating your brand with retail name items creates a powerful combination and gifts that make a big impression. We’ve noticed many new brands being introduced in our industry lately and want to share them with you.

Retail companies already have established reputations for quality standards. A study found that 60 percent of end users prefer a recognized brand.

It’s no secret that retail brands come at a higher price point than other options. But through minimizing risk, creating recognition, and standing out from the competition, you are bound to make back your investment. After all, sometimes choices made to save money can end up costing money in the long run. Your brand will easily be differentiated as a knowledgeable seeker of value.

When you work with retail brands, you can be confident that certain things are taken care of. If the products are for sale on shelves across the country, you know they’ve been thoroughly vetted and meet all relevant safety standards.

Decision-making is easier when you are dealing with a known quantity rather than taking a risk on something sight-unseen. Know what to expect and trust that it will be the same each time you get it. There are no surprises here; the quality is consistent.

Retail brands also offer more than just recognition. They often have the latest and greatest in their own industry.

The industry has recently added several new brands. Some include: Morphie, Skullcandy, Bose, Popl, Stojo, Hidrate Spark, Bottle Keeper, Sprigbox and Ekobo and Cuisinart. Check out a couple our new favorites below. You can see all the exciting new brands on our website.

Check out Hidrate Spark. This water bottle line links via Bluetooth to an app on your phone. You put in personal information including age, height, weight, sex, altitude and more. This all helps the app calculate the amount of water intake you need each day. The LED Smart Sensor glows a color of your choice when you need to hydrate. What better way to let the recipient know that you care about their health?

Bottle Keepers continue to trend. You’ve seen similar products that keep for cans and bottles cold, well here is an adjustable version that can fit more sizes. The Can Keeper 3-IN-1 holds three different sizes. (12oz, 16 oz and slim cans) Internal spring-loaded base allows for easy removal and secure for almost all can types. The lid is designed to keep the cold inside the can and the bugs and dirt out.

Cuisinart makes a portable gas grill that looks like and is the size of a picnic basket! The perfect outdoor companion for any excursion. Never go hungry on long boat rides again when you can make anything you want on this portable grill while staying on the water. The wooden lid doubles as a cutting board to prepare your food or use it as a crackers and cheese board to enjoy with some wine. Putting an imprint on this grill is sure to bring your brand name up in conversation over the heat of this smoking product!

Popl’s Popl Flat is one of the industry’s latest tech gadgets. It is a portable “business card” that attaches to the back of your phone like a pop socket. Tap your Popl to the top of a phone and it instantly shares your contact information. The receiving phone does not need to have a Popl or the app downloaded. This item is the perfect contactless business card! We are excited to welcome these new brands to the promotional products industry alongside our tried-and-true brands like Igloo, Coleman, Pelican, Nike, Adidas, Origio and many more. Contact your Bankers Promotional Consultant for more details and brands available.