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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Are your employees empowered? Do they feel as if they have the wherewithal to correct problems and solve issues? Do they have the motivation to propel the business forward? More importantly, do they have your support when they attempt to do so? If the answer is “no,” you’re missing out…
Halloween is here. That means spooky and creepy things rule the day. All in the “spirit” of good clean fun, of course. But, I’ll tell you what isn’t fun and is scary. The damaging impact actively disengaged employees can have on your business. According to Gallup , there are three…
So, you’re putting together a sales incentive or employee recognition program that will be based on specific targets and objectives. You have your key performance indicators (KPIs) for each audience and you’ve allocated reward funding based on the incremental gains your company is hoping for. But in looking over the…
A company that’s committed to workplace transparency creates a more engaged workforce. Seventy percent of employees say they feel more connected to the company when their managers and leaders keep them apprised of matters impacting the company’s strategy and direction . Still, many employees feel that their companies come up short…
Looking to get more out of your compensation resources? Of course, you are. Who isn’t? Did you know that some HR and sales operations are already doing just that? They know that in the right situations and under the right circumstances, non-cash offerings can actually outperform more money. You see…
Marketeering pros call memorable ads “sticky,” because the message “sticks” with their targeted audiences long after they’ve been delivered. The staying power is what separates effective campaigns, but should that same “stickiness” standard apply to employee recognition? Can recognition be delivered in a way that’s more meaningful and thus resonates…
Then you’re ignoring the data. Yes, the number of “net” new jobs is stuck in the low 200K range, but those aren’t the figures you should be worried about. Actually the number of open job postings — a whopping 5M in total — represents the real problem for companies looking…
In today’s economy, its seems like every corporate initiative needs a compelling return on investment to get funding. It’s worth noting that employee recognition investments have very little trouble justifying their expenditures. In fact, these strategies provide one of the best, proven returns imaginable. Recognizing employees provides a variety of…
About 2.5 million employees every month voluntarily leave their jobs. How can you keep them from leaving? You can try offering more money, but that’s not the only reason they are leaving. Chances are they are being managed out the door. There’s an old saying that people don’t quit companies…
Congratulations to the USA Women’s Soccer team on its first World Cup championship in over 15 years. There are many superstars on the roster including, as it turns out, their coach Jill Ellis, who has been credited with cultivating a winning atmosphere throughout the team. One of the ways she…
