On October 1st, the announcement rings out: “It’s time to master those multiplication facts, everyone!” The goal? Memorize them all by Thanksgiving and never forget. But reality teaches us otherwise.

Gamification is everywhere. From rewards programs to fitness apps, adding a game layer on top of the real world has blown up thanks to the power of mobile devices. In the workplace, the drive to ...

Gamification was always just behaviorism dressed up in pixels and point systems. Why did we fall for it? It’s a thought that occurs to every video-game player at some point: What if the weird, ...

“Gamification” – adding game-like elements into non-game or real-world settings – has become a popular concept in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and event industries, especially as virtual engagement ...

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Monika Mueller is the EVP Consulting Services and Head of LATAM for Softensity, a U.S.-based IT outsourcing company with a global footprint. Employee engagement and retention are hot topics, ...

Looking to boost user or customer engagement with gamification software? Use our buyer's guide to choose the best gamification platform for your business. Most of us are familiar with the leaderboards ...