Madison is a global leader in employee recognition and incentives, pioneering digital programs since 1995. As an employee-owned company, we deliver recognition, events, and incentive travel solutions that strengthen culture and drive results.
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In less than five years, Digital Natives will outnumber Baby Boomers. At the start of the next decade the generation that grew up connected to smartphones and other web-enabled devices will make up half of the available workforce, and by 2025 they will represent 70% of the total talent pool…
The professional services industry is not without its employee engagement challenges. Yet, when it comes to engagement numbers, this segment outperforms all others. Their levels are noticeably higher while their share of disengaged workers is well below all other industries. Why is that? In this month’s Performance Perspective, Mike Ryan…
The South African Government honored Madison’s Travel Group with a distinguished Ubuntu Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Incentive Programs.” To quote, the Hon. Derek Hanekom, South Africa’s Minister of Tourism: “In late November 2014, Madison, along with their South African DMC partner, Dragonfly Africa, managed the largest ever movement of…
With millions of open jobs, you would think that companies would look to fill them with people who are out of work but that’s not the case. They are actively pursuing top talent who can contribute more from the outset. Top talent has never been in more demand. As your…
There is no debating the economic advantages of employee collaboration. Companies with collaborative teams outperform rivals across every meaningful measure from organizational productivity to worker satisfaction. Yet, when it comes to establishing (and maintaining) a collaborative work environment, many organizations feel they can do better. How can companies strengthen teamwork…
Are your recognition programs ready for the business challenges that await you in 2015 and beyond? Maintaining employee alignment in the face of ongoing challenges and opportunities has never been more competitive. Your recognition programs need to do more to succeed. In this month’s Performance Perspective, Mike Ryan explores: Why…
As businesses emerge from one of the most difficult economic stretches in modern history, investments in Incentive Travel are growing again. In its 2014 Trends Study, The Incentive Research Foundation found that one third of all incentive travel planners will increase their budgets in the coming year. Spending is expected…
Research confirms that emotionally and intellectually committed employees are more productive, customer-focused and profitable. While those measures are the keys to long-term business success, senior executives are also looking for benefits that affect day-to-day outcomes. So how can HR executives realign their reward programs to meet this new standard? Having…
How essential are frontline managers in engaging and inspiring employees? Beyond the supervisory nature of their work, the more manager involvement you have in your employee recognition programs, the stronger the results. Yet, in some organizations managers still don’t regard recognition as a priority. Why is that? In this month’s…
November 12, 2014 | By Madison How can you effectively recognize employees and strengthen your organizations brand using the power of social currency? The more managers can do to facilitate the social currency of rewards, the more effective your recognition program will be. Managers should give employees the kind of…
