10 reasons to choose local Gift Cards for staff rewards
1. It powers the local economy. Perhaps the number one reason for choosing local Gift Cards like Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards for staff rewards is the positive, tangible, impact it has on the local economy. Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards have to be spent locally with registered businesses, locking spend into local economies. A strong town or city attracts new industry, new employees and new businesses, making choosing Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards for staff rewards a no-brainer.
2. It gives your staff unbeatable local choice. We all know that staff love Gift Cards as rewards but choosing a single or even multi-store Gift Card that suits the diverse needs and interests of your team can be a challenge. The great thing about choosing local Gift Cards like Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards is the unbeatable local choice on offer – shops, restaurants, salons, attractions, hotels, all within a single Gift Card – result!
3. It’s easy to do. There was a time when supporting local with employee rewards meant gathering local vouchers from local businesses to distribute to your team. Today, the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card initiative does the hard work for you. Simply choose the Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards you want for your team, quantities and values, add a gift message from your organisation, pay and choose delivery for a day/time to suit you.
4. There’s a choice of physical or digital cards. Would you prefer a physical Gift Card to hand over or a digital card that can be pinged to your team’s phone and added to digital wallets? Opt for local Gift Cards from Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards and you can choose the option that works best for your team.
5. It makes you a local hero. Choosing local for your employee rewards is a powerful show of support for your local community, demonstrating your care and commitment for local businesses. And as you know that every card has to be spent locally, you can pat yourself on the back knowing your employee benefits are also benefiting your town or city.
6. It’s a reward your team wants to receive. Typically, you can get a GIft Card for a big brand (or brands) or for an independent business. Until Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards. A Scotland Loves Local Gift Card is the only Gift Card that can be spent with the big brands they know and the local businesses they love – and 97% of employees said they’d love to receive one.
7. It’s easy for your team to spend. When it comes to rewards, you want them to be easy for your team to use And as prepaid Mastercards, physical Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards can be spent like a regular Gift Card with the balance automatically updated (and a handy online balance checker). Digital Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards get uploaded to digital wallets with ‘tap to pay’ technology. It couldn’t be easier.
8. It supports all types and sizes of businesses. The reality is that EVERY sector needs support right now, from retail to hospitality, health and beauty to services. And as local Gift Cards like Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards can be spent with all types and sizes of business, your employee reward is giving a tangible boost across a wide section of sectors.
9. It’s good for company culture. Awareness around local support is at an all time high, and organisations that lead the way with local Gift Card rewards for their team can also reap the benefits with employee culture. 97% of employees said they would feel more engaged/motivated if their company showed they care about local/the community, demonstrating that it’s always a good time to choose Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards.
10. It encourages local discovery. With a regular Gift Card, you pretty much know what you’re going to get. Whereas a Scotland Loves Local Gift Card is the starting point for a journey of local discovery. 50% of people use their cards to try out a new business – and whether that’s a new bakery on the way to work, a new fitness class at lunchtime or a new boutique at the weekend, your employee reward is encouraging your team to get out exploring where they live.
To treat your team with Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards, discover Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards for towns and cities right across Scotland.