Employers who have introduced team-based rewards systems to foster creativity, collaboration, productivity and sales may want to look again at a system that new research shows can create an unintended ...

In an era of economic uncertainty and inflation anxiety, many Americans find themselves torn between financial prudence and the desire for small pleasures that brighten daily routines. The morning ...

You’ve heard this common advice: If you want your child to do something, set up a reward system. Give her a sticker or a point every time she does it. If she gets a certain number of them, she can ...

A treat here and a treat there seems harmless enough. After all, what could go wrong with a little positive reinforcement for good behavior? As it turns out, quite a bit. The research on reward ...

Loyalty is a habit. Most repeat behavior comes from habit or convenience, not brand attachment. Programs mask problems. Points-based loyalty programs often cover for weak experiences or lack of ...

Did you know you have reward centers in your brain? You do! Think about when you solved a Hack Your Brain puzzle or completed one of the challenges. Perhaps you got a high-five from a friend or a ...

From work meetings to first dates, it’s essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it can even be a ...

From work meetings to first dates, it's essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it can even be a matter of life or death. So how do we switch our behavior when situations ...