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Looking to strengthen your argument for an employee recognition or sales incentive program? Want some pointers on what to include in your financial projections? Join Madison’s Mike Ryan along with Rodger Stotz, Chief Research Officer for the Incentive Research Foundation as they present R&R Means Business: A “How To” On…
Marketing leaders are always looking to improve outcomes. In an economy that is people-driven, this represents a golden opportunity for HR to leverage the recognition programs they manage to add deeper value. But how do they begin the process? What does it sound like when they introduce the concept of…
High engagement is important for any business. In our talent-driven, knowledge-based economy, organizations that pay close attention to their engagement strategies to gain a discernible leg up over rivals. And while businesses across many categories have successfully implemented programs one industry in particular—the professional services sector—has outshined all others. Why…
Many HR leaders in the pursuit of cost efficiency, reliability and flexibility with their Employee Recognition programs have already implemented a comprehensive reward and recognition portal. These configurable platforms provide multiple cost control and behavioral change benefits. In today’s hyper-competitive business arena—where every dollar needs to advance the company’s collective…
Companies that are benefiting fully from their employee reward programs have done so by putting thoughtful consideration into all supporting elements, not the least of which is communications. When employees internalize the values of the organization and enthusiastically identify with the sprit in which recognition programs are offered they see…
There are two types of planning philosophies used by vendors in the employee recognition space. The most common, especially among incentive companies offering an “off the shelf” product, is to ask questions that qualify the sponsoring company for “fit” within a narrow range of predefined user options. During those conversations…
There is a lot riding on employee engagement these days. No forward looking business would argue that it hasn’t become an important part of their growth strategy. At higher levels, it’s a business catalyst that elevates just about every conceivable financial metric. At lower levels, however, it stymies growth and…
Even though unemployment remains stubbornly high, businesses have struggled to attract and retain employees with the right skills sets and leadership potential they need to grow the enterprise over time. In fact, a narrowing of the leadership pipeline (defined as a global shortage of workers who possess both the abilities…
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…
There is a lot of planning that goes into an effective employee recognition program. Communication, technology, awards and analytic elements must all be given careful consideration if the experience for employees and managers is to be positive and the economic effect for executive sponsors on par with expectations. But what…
