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Confero Featured in TrustAtlantic Bank Commercial
September 19, 2011It was my pleasure to appear in a television commercial for TrustAtlantic Bank, a client and Confero's business banking partner. TrustAtlantic Bank focuses on assisting mid-market businesses, business owners and individuals with their financial needs. Two video spots were produced. In the 90-second version, I had an opporutnity to explain why TrustAtlantic Bank has been a reliable partner in building Confero’s business. A shorter 30-second version has been used in television advertising. Jim Beck, president and CEO of TrustAtlantic Bank.
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On-the-Spot Rewards Shops are Rewarding
September 16, 2011
Confero, Inc. would like to send a big thank you out to all of the mystery shoppers who helped us complete thousands of on-the-spot rewards shops this summer! Mystery shoppers conducted these shops at amusement parks, movie theaters, casual dining restaurants, fast-food restaurants, and airports.We got a lot of great feedback from our mystery shoppers about conducting this type of mystery shop. If you have had reservations about trying a prize reveal shop, see what other mystery shoppers have said:
“It felt great to be able to award the successful cashier with the gift card. The cashier told me that he had been working for this company for sixteen years and it was nice to know he is appreciated.” – Kelly M., California
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What Happens When Employee Dress Does Not Mirror Your Brand?
August 30, 2011No manager wants to be in this situation: An employee arrives at work wearing something that does not fit with the company dress code. When this happens, usually the manager talks to the employee about what not to wear to work. Whether the inappropriate clothes are flip flops or short shorts, the conversation is necessary because most managers acknowledge that employee appearances go hand in hand with a positive brand.Employees are your brand, regardless of whether front line associates interact with loan customers, restaurant diners or car owners. Employee appearances matter because they impact customer experience. Within the retail environment, uniforms and consistent dress codes allow customers to easily identify the employees who can assist them. Formal business attire can inspire confidence within banking, financial service and automotive sales environments.
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Employee Incentive and Rewards Ideas
July 28, 2011Our experience in employee recognition and on-the-spot rewards in different industries has opened our eyes to the creative ideas introduced by our clients and our client services team. This idea is one of our favorites. The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (RDUAA), a long time client, honors associates who score 100% on the mystery shops Confero conducts at the RDU airport. The airport authority changes the gift over time and tracks which employee receives which item, so that the award item is always fresh and
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Is Valuable Customer Insight Hiding in your Spreadsheets?
July 28, 2011If your company collects customer feedback, comment cards, store visit or field audit report information in spreadsheets, you may be missing out on the information’s maximum value. Comparisons and correlations of the data collected provide key insights that you may miss if the information is hidden inside multiple spreadsheets managed by multiple people. Here’s a prime example:
Confero, Inc. would like to send a big thank you out to all of the mystery shoppers who helped us complete thousands of on-the-spot rewards shops this summer! Mystery shoppers conducted these shops at amusement parks, movie theaters, casual dining restaurants, fast-food restaurants, and airports.
No manager wants to be in this situation: An employee arrives at work wearing something that does not fit with the company dress code. When this happens, usually the manager talks to the employee about what not to wear to work. Whether the inappropriate clothes are flip flops or short shorts, the conversation is necessary because most managers acknowledge that employee appearances go hand in hand with a positive brand.
Our experience in employee recognition and on-the-spot rewards in different industries has opened our eyes to the creative ideas introduced by our clients and our client services team. 
If your company collects customer feedback, comment cards, store visit or field audit report information in spreadsheets, you may be missing out on the information’s maximum value. Comparisons and correlations of the data collected provide key insights that you may miss if the information is hidden inside multiple spreadsheets managed by multiple people. Here’s a prime example: