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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2023 was a historic year — ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) novelties took the world by storm, India passed China to become the most populous country, and the workplace became the most diverse in history. As Baby Boomers continue to retire later and Gen Z enters the workforce, we…
As the economy continues to ebb and flow, Gen Zers graduate from college, and Baby Boomers keep pushing off retirement, we’re seeing something new: a multi-generational workforce that includes four generations. While a mixed-gen workplace is nothing new, having four different generations at one time in the workplace is a…
Black and white TVs. Dial-up internet. Typewriters. Cursive writing. Are you feeling old yet? Us too. Many of these novelties of yesteryear are now nothing more than memories for many of us. But for Gen Z? They never got to experience the joy of learning cursive or waiting five minutes…
With burnout rates at an all-time high and employees craving leaders and companies that prioritize their well-being, employee recognition has never been more paramount. Compliments on their work and shoutouts in important meetings are a great start, but when your employees go above and beyond, your rewards should, too. You…
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) have evolved over the years, moving away from a trendy buzzword and toward a crucial tenet of any successful business. It’s what propels companies into sky-high profits. It is responsible for ground-breaking innovations. And it’s what boosts employee performance. There are dozens of business…
You’d be hard-pressed to find a modern organization in today’s workforce that doesn’t in some way express goals to empower women and create a more equitable environment. Many companies have pledged to increase recognizing women at work , while supporting their growth, improving visibility and actively seeking to level the…
Both buyers and sellers of incentive travel programs were surveyed in the 2020 incentive Travel Industry Index (ITII) , a joint initiative of FICP (Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals), IRF (Incentive Research Foundation), and SITE Foundation (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence in association with Oxford Economics. The findings indicate we…
In some instances, an olive branch might work better. In light of breaking stories filling up our news feeds, the harried story of the Twitter workforce told before the world’s eyes has us captivated, regardless of which side of the fence you sit. As an organization rooted in employee engagement…
After months of unsustainable workloads, chronic stress from the pandemic and uncertainty, and mass layoffs, employees have had enough. They are tired of being unpaid with no appreciation and increased employer expectations . Answering emails on holidays, taking on additional responsibilities with no pay raise, and forced return-to-office policies…
After planning for a great return to travel following an unprecedented two-year hiatus, in December 2021, Omicron reared its head. By that time, though, even with some travel restrictions still in place, companies were beginning to gather for in-person events. The first event managed by Madison Travel’s Erin Pennington, a…
