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What is one benefit of including a social aspect in a rewards program?
What is one benefit of including a social aspect in a rewards program?
What type of report shows the frequency and status of orders within the program?
What type of report shows the frequency and status of orders within the program?
All Redemption Report
The liability associated with outstanding reward points is tracked using detailed reports available in the __________.
The liability associated with outstanding reward points is tracked using detailed reports available in the __________.
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Match the following handling options for former employees with their respective actions:
Match the following handling options for former employees with their respective actions:
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Which accounting requirement must be validated for reward point transactions?
Which accounting requirement must be validated for reward point transactions?
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The system allows for cash processing of destroyed points during an employee's final settlement.
The system allows for cash processing of destroyed points during an employee's final settlement.
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What document outlines the SLAs for the servicing of the proposed program?
What document outlines the SLAs for the servicing of the proposed program?
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What is the return and replacement policy based on?
What is the return and replacement policy based on?
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The product return rate and warranty issues are tracked at less than 0.05% of total awards redeemed.
The product return rate and warranty issues are tracked at less than 0.05% of total awards redeemed.
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What philosophy does your firm uphold regarding warranties?
What philosophy does your firm uphold regarding warranties?
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The award catalog should offer redemption options that allow employees to select with low balances of ______.
The award catalog should offer redemption options that allow employees to select with low balances of ______.
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Match the following features of point-based reward programs with their descriptions:
Match the following features of point-based reward programs with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is an example of a redemption option that utilizes points?
Which of the following is an example of a redemption option that utilizes points?
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The Giift team does not solicit client inputs for introducing new brands.
The Giift team does not solicit client inputs for introducing new brands.
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How can managers motivate employees through the reward program?
How can managers motivate employees through the reward program?
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What type of support is provided during the implementation of Empuls?
What type of support is provided during the implementation of Empuls?
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Licenses are linked to specific client infrastructure.
Licenses are linked to specific client infrastructure.
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What is provided post-implementation for a duration of one month?
What is provided post-implementation for a duration of one month?
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Users can report a problem ticket by sending an email to __________.
Users can report a problem ticket by sending an email to __________.
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Match the following support channels with their descriptions:
Match the following support channels with their descriptions:
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What is the primary method for providing post-implementation support?
What is the primary method for providing post-implementation support?
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Regular reviews and launch guidance are part of the implementation support.
Regular reviews and launch guidance are part of the implementation support.
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What options do users have for accessing support within the Empuls platform?
What options do users have for accessing support within the Empuls platform?
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Which of the following is a proposed aspect for Entergy personnel to support bidder services?
Which of the following is a proposed aspect for Entergy personnel to support bidder services?
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Bidder can exchange employee reward points for bitcoins.
Bidder can exchange employee reward points for bitcoins.
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What must the bidder provide regarding Entergy personnel's experience?
What must the bidder provide regarding Entergy personnel's experience?
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The _______ services offered by the organization include program design to determine desired outcomes.
The _______ services offered by the organization include program design to determine desired outcomes.
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Match the following aspects of Entergy's role with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of Entergy's role with their descriptions:
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What is required for identifying potential limitations in providing service to Entergy?
What is required for identifying potential limitations in providing service to Entergy?
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The project will require support exclusively from bidder personnel.
The project will require support exclusively from bidder personnel.
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What is one value-added service mentioned that can help Create recognition and reward programs?
What is one value-added service mentioned that can help Create recognition and reward programs?
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What type of access does the application require?
What type of access does the application require?
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Only publicly traded companies need to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
Only publicly traded companies need to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
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What process is documented for moving configuration and rules data changes to production?
What process is documented for moving configuration and rules data changes to production?
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The application is delivered as a _____ environment via a SaaS model.
The application is delivered as a _____ environment via a SaaS model.
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What is the recommended strategy on applying patches and fixes?
What is the recommended strategy on applying patches and fixes?
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Are change audit log entries created for changes made to the system configuration?
Are change audit log entries created for changes made to the system configuration?
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The process for reporting a problem ticket and the escalation process is managed by _____ contacts.
The process for reporting a problem ticket and the escalation process is managed by _____ contacts.
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Match the following aspects of the SaaS tool with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of the SaaS tool with their descriptions:
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What is one key aspect of the recognition and reward program offered?
What is one key aspect of the recognition and reward program offered?
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The program does not include any form of communication plan.
The program does not include any form of communication plan.
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What type of support does the customer success manager provide?
What type of support does the customer success manager provide?
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The recognition and reward program includes an annual and monthly calendar of new ideas to engage employees around important dates and workplace _____ .
The recognition and reward program includes an annual and monthly calendar of new ideas to engage employees around important dates and workplace _____ .
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Match the following program elements with their descriptions:
Match the following program elements with their descriptions:
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What is one benefit of personalizing the platform with branding?
What is one benefit of personalizing the platform with branding?
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The program does not provide templates for special days such as Women's Day and Christmas.
The program does not provide templates for special days such as Women's Day and Christmas.
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What type of guides does the team build to assist users?
What type of guides does the team build to assist users?
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Study Notes
General Vendor/Bidder Information
- Company Name: Gift Management, Inc.
- Company Profile: Refer to the "Giift + Xoxoday Corporate Deck" document.
- Headquarters: Gift Management, Inc. is a subsidiary of Gift Management Asia Pte. Ltd., headquartered in Singapore. Other key locations include 12 East 49th Street, New York, NY 10017, USA.
- Phone Numbers: USA: +1 9175449068; Singapore: +65 8228 9364.
- Years in Operation: Since 2012.
- Number of Employees: 500+ globally.
- Website: https://www.giift.com/ and https://www.empuls.io/.
- Contact Person: John Mills
- Contact Person Title: Vice President - Business Development, North America
- Contact Information: [email protected]; 1-514-234-4113
Capabilities Overview
- Giift offers SaaS solutions for employee engagement, loyalty, rewards, and marketplaces.
- Empuls: All-in-one employee engagement platform.
- LBMS: Comprehensive customer and partner loyalty program management.
- Marketplace: Global rewards redemption platform.
- GiiftBox: Merchant platform for digital offers, vouchers, and discounts.
- Xoxoday: Platform for automating rewards, incentives, and payouts.
- Compass: Sales incentive and commission management.
- Giift history: Beginnings in 2013 through various acquisitions and developments.
Regional Orientation
- Giift operates regionally, nationally, and globally.
- Works with over 8000 clients and 150 million users across 80+ countries.
- Detailed service levels, and performance measures can be found in the separate supporting document.
Rewards and Recognition Services
- Company offers reward and recognition services for more than a decade.
Entergy Relationships
- The company does not have any current or past business relationship with Entergy, its affiliates or the Entergy Plans.
Proposed Subcontractors
- If subcontractors are utilized, bidders must include details such as their role, responsibilities, rationale, and relationship (existing partnerships/agreements).
- Terms and conditions, and evidence of contracts/agreements signed with each subcontractor.
- Failure to submit documentation will imply no subcontracting. (No subcontracting is intended.)
Entergy Approach
- The firm will adhere to Entergy's program requirements and preferences, detailed in the section on Program Requirements.
- Extensive experience in employee engagement and recognition programs, having worked with over 3000+ global clients.
- Empuls platform supports multiple programs including recognition, rewards, perks, and benefits, surveys, and communication.
- Case studies/accolades: TiE 50 winners (2021), Business Excellence Award (2021), Next Big 100 Companies by Hay Group. Featured in reports such as Forrester Employee Recognition Landscape (Q1 2023) and Everest Group R&R Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment (2023). Gartner reports on HR Technology, Hybrid Work, Voice of the Employee, etc. (2023).
- Empuls platform offers 1M+ reward options in 30+ categories, multi-language/currency and bill-on-redemption. Offers support on special occasions and new workplace trends.
Account Management
- Regular sync-ups with customers to review metrics.
- Identifying challenges post-go-live and support requirements.
- Product/catalogue roadmap updates.
- Customer success is prioritized.
Marketing Support
- Support for marketing, advertising, and promotional materials will be provided.
- Includes launch kits, best practices, engagement calendars, framework structures, support documentation, videos, templates for special days, and more.
Customer Training and Support
- Online training resources to educate users on using Empuls platform effectively.
- Training program for customers.
- Free customer support hotline +1-844-411-9696.
Invoicing
- Strict accounting requirements and detailed documentation.
- Customized invoice formats with sufficient details.
- Support for dealing with tax and FLSA considerations.
Service Level Agreements, Monitoring, and Tracking
- Detailed SLAs and monitoring/tracking capabilities and reports about request frequency & status.
- Reports to view orders' frequency and status.
- Addressing outstanding rewards, termination, transfer or transfer between companies.
Proposed Project Team and Timeline
- Key personnel (Project POC, technical lead, customer success manager) with expertise in previous similar projects.
- Project phases (implementation and post-implementation).
Proposal Pricing
- Pricing details for individual items and additional services.
Vendor References
- Three customer firms' experience, capabilities, and results. Information provided includes company name, contact person, title, phone number, email, nature and scope of services, length, and dates of relationship.
IT Requirements
- Ability to integrate with internal systems: Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Batch Import/Export Interfaces.
- Methods for executing functions within other systems, including web services, common business rules, mass-change functionality for data modifications, exporting methods to other systems (Flat File, Database-to-Database), and product-specific interface mapping files.
- Data replication methods using flat files or database-to-database interfaces.
- LDAP software for security management, specific security software used (like Sun One or MS Active Directory) and the methods for managing user authentication (including a trusted single sign-on functionality).
- Data row-level security, how the security is implemented & maintained. Processes for managing user IDs, passwords, and account access limits. Data security audit capabilities included in the vendor's evaluation.
- SOX and separation of duty compliance verification capability.
Limitations
- No exchange of crypto for reward points.
- May need a detailed walkthrough to fully match specific Entergy program requirements.
Value Add Services
- Comprehensive support to set up and implement reward programs.
- Expertise and customization services for client program strategy.
- Program design and execution strategy, employee experience programs, and validations.
- Customized platform solutions, and communication/adoption support.
- Information and ideas to engage employees.
- Program optimization strategies.
Differentiators
- An integrated employee engagement and recognition platform (Empuls) that provides a wide range of features, simplifying and streamlining various HR activities for companies.
- Pricing that reflects the holistic nature of the suite of solutions offered.
Further Details/Additional information
- Contact information/support channels.
- Exhibits/attachments regarding the requested materials for further details.
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Test your knowledge about Gift Management, Inc., its services, and its operations. This quiz includes information about their headquarters, capabilities, and contact details. Dive into the world of employee engagement and loyalty solutions offered by Giift.