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May 2013

Knowledge Center

Knowledge Center

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Budgeting for Employee Recognition: Practical Dos and Don’ts

As another year winds down, it’s a good time to take a closer look at employee recognition budgeting practices. Combining Madison’s accumulated experience on the topic with outside research; this edition of Performance Perspectives will highlight the contemporary direction of program budgeting and cost allocations. We will look at the…

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No, Gen Z Isn’t the Least Loyal Generation — They’re the Least Tolerant of Bad Culture
A stubborn myth persists in the workplace: “Gen Z is disloyal.” They change jobs quickly. They won’t put up with hardship. They are always looking for the next opportunity. But this interpretation misses the real pattern entirely. Gen Z isn’t less loyal. They are less tolerant of broken culture.
Why Gen Z Won’t Stay Without Recognition: What This Generation Gets Right About Work
There’s a narrative circulating that Gen Z is needy — that they require constant praise, validation, or hand-holding. But research reveals something quite different. Gen Z doesn’t crave praise. They crave recognition — meaningful acknowledgment tied to effort, values, and impact. And here’s the reality: Recognition is not a Gen Z preference. It’s a human requirement Gen Z is simply more honest about.
Madison Raises the Bar (again) for Employee Recognition Group Meetings and Events with Bold New Global Digital Experience
Madison, a global leader in employee recognition, incentive travel, and corporate meetings and events, today announced the launch of its newly reimagined digital experience across three core platforms: Madison Global (madisonpg.com), Madison Recognition (recognition.madisonpg.com), and Madison Travel (travel.madisonpg.com).
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