1. It powers the local economy. Perhaps the number one reason for choosing local Gift Cards like Town & City Gift Cards for staff rewards in Ireland is the positive, tangible, impact it has on the local economy. Town & City 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 Town & City 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 Town & City Gift Cards is the unbeatable local choice on offer – Irish 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 Town & City Gift Card initiative does the hard work for you. Simply choose the Town & City 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 in Ireland from Town & City 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 Town & City Gift Cards. A Town & City 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 Town & City Gift Cards can be spent like a regular Gift Card with the balance automatically updated (and a handy online balance checker). Digital Town & City 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 in Ireland needs support right now, from retail to hospitality, health and beauty to services. And as local Gift Cards like Town & City 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 Town & City Gift Cards.
10. It encourages local discovery. With a regular Gift Card, you pretty much know what you’re going to get. Whereas a Town & City 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.