IRF（激励研究基金会）公布2026年研究发布计划

(Washington, DC, October 30, 2025) The Incentive Research Foundation is pleased to announce its full schedule of research releases for 2026. The research and analysis presented by the IRF in 2026 will focus on the strategy, design, and metrics that power effective incentive, recognition, and rewards programs.  

“The IRF Research Committee and Board of Trustees have put together a robust 2026 research agenda that will deliver useful data and practical insights to incentive, business, and human resources professionals throughout the year,” said Stephanie Harris, IRF President. “We look forward to sharing this research in white papers, webinars, and at industry events. Our research will also continue to be the cornerstone of our own IRF events, including the IRF Invitational, IRF Leadership Insights Forum, and IRF European Thought Leader Summit.”

The IRF will release the following research studies in 2026:

• January:             The IRF 2026 Trends Report
• March:               What Top Performing European Companies Do Differently
• April:                  Using Incentives to Drive Pipeline
• May:                   Measuring Incentive Program Effectiveness
• June:                  Maximizing CVB Value for Incentives
• July:                   Participant Preferences: Reward & Recognition Programs
• September:       Impact of Incentives on Training, Learning and Certification
• October:            2026 Incentive Travel Index, produced in partnership with SITE
• December:       Industry Outlook for 2027: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting

Visit the IRF’s website to view recent research studies and recorded webinars.

Research Advocacy Partnerships are available for 2026 Research. Contact Sheila Mires, VP Partnerships at sheila.mires@theirf.org for more information.

About the IRF: The Incentive Research Foundation (TheIRF.org) funds and promotes research to advance the science and enhance the awareness and appropriate application of motivation and incentives in business and industry globally. The goal is to increase the understanding, effective use and resultant benefits of incentives to businesses that currently use incentives and others interested in improved performance.