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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Does employee happiness really matter? Happy employees work better with others; they handle problems with less complaining; they have more energy and are more motivated. So what can you do to ensure your organization has happier employees? You can start by understanding how “purpose” and “meaning” impact an employee’s emotional…
Cyber-attacks are an unfortunate byproduct of a web-enabled society. Last year the aggregate number of attempted security intrusions grew to 42.8 million annually—an average of 117,339 per day. Every business is vulnerable and falling victim can be costly both in real dollars and professional reputation especially if you don’t have…
In the world of business being “disruptive” means to unset, depose or radically change the accepted way of doing things. By that definition, social recognition is also disruptive. Social recognition has removed constraints, shattered limitations and expanded expectations. It’s driving fundamental changes in the way employee recognition and sales incentive…
Starting any new job can be hard. Employees often struggle to make connections, understand their role and develop relationships. Almost one third of all new hires will quit within the first year. About half will leave within the first 18 months. So why do so many new workers leave so…
Organizations give the traditional performance review practice a failing grade. It needs change; it’s counterproductive, time consuming and, more often than not, de-motivating. Whether you are looking to do away with yours completely or are simply thinking about revamping it, your goal should be to expand the range of feedback…
Fifty-seven percent of all people say they “increasingly crave” experiences that stimulate their senses; 79% say they value them more than material things. So why don’t organizations leverage experiential offerings within their rewards portfolios more? In this month’s Performance Perspective, Mike Ryan explores: The motivational power of experiences as a…
Senior executives say that their sales people have a lot of room for improvement. Only 6% of all the people who sell for them are considered elite “rainmakers”—the kind that excel at building relationships, closing deals and generating revenue. Another 20% are described as doing “OK”, but could be doing…
Are you mobile ready? Mobile solutions are the norm for businesses today. In an effort to connect workers from anywhere, at any time, over 80% of all business solutions now work with smartphones, tablets and other web-enabled devices. The rapid change to a mobile society comes with a host of…
There are many reasons why salespeople, as a group, underperform. Some are focused on the wrong activities, others may need more training. Causes can vary across the board. So with forecasts looking less and less promising, what options do sales executives have to turn things around and do so quickly?…
SaaS Social Recognition solutions have dramatically improved the impact of employee recognition. Aided by responsive design and web-enabled devices, employee appreciation has become more communal and more widespread. With so many choices available, determining which social recognition solution is right for your business can be difficult without help. How can…
