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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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Designing Sales Meetings That Drive Business Outcomes, Not Just Attendance
Annual sales meetings often represent one of the largest internal investments an organization makes each...
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What Actually Drives a Successful Incentive Travel Program After 20 Years in the Field
Incentive travel has never been about the destination. That may sound surprising in an industry that...
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Sustainability Without Operational Discipline Is Just Messaging
Sustainability is now standard language in meetings and incentive travel. RFPs reference ESG commitments....

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Madison Expands It’s Global Ecommerce Network in Asian-Pacific Market

Award-winning leader in employee recognition increases reward network to stay ahead of industry demand New York, NY. July 26, 2017 — Madison Performance Group, a global leader in social recognition, announced today the expansion of its global rewards network in the Asia-Pacific region. As the largest global rewards provider, Madison…

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Mike Ryan Named to HRO Today’s North American Advisory Board

Madison’s Senior VP of Client Strategy joins the Services and Technology Association New York, NY. December 3, 2015 — Madison Performance Group, a global leader in social recognition, announced today the appointment of its Senior Vice President of Client Strategy, Mike Ryan, to HRO Today’s Services and Technology Association. Ryan…

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Madison Opens Office in Argentina

Local presence in South America answers the increased demand in the region New York, NY. November 5, 2015 — Madison Performance Group, a global leader in social recognition, is expanding its presence in South America opening an office in Argentina to service the growing South American market and increased demand…

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Maestro Named Product of the Year in 2015 Big Awards for Business

Madison wins BIG with the most configurable social recognition technology solution New York, NY. October 13, 2015 — Madison Performance Group, a global leader in social recognition technology, announced today that its cloud-based SaaS solution, Maestro, won Product of the Year in its category in the 2015 BIG Awards for…

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Madison’s Maestro Named Finalist for 2015 Stratus Cloud Computing Award

The Only Social Recognition Technology Distinguished in the Category New York, NY. July 23, 2015 — Madison Performance Group, a global leader in social recognition technology, announced today that its cloud-based SaaS solution, Maestro, has been named a Stratus Award Finalist for Cloud Computing. Sponsored by The Business Intelligence Group…

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Madison Wins Award from South African Government for Outstanding Achievement in Incentive Programs

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…

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Madison for Best Advance in Rewards and Recognition Technology

The 2012 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Awards for Learning, Talent Management, and Sales and Marketing Awards Employee Recognition and Incentive Solutions Provider Honored for Best Advance in Rewards and Recognition Technology New York, NY. January 4, 2013 — Madison Performance Group, a global leader in innovative Workforce Recognition &…

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The Trust Gap: Why Employees Don’t Believe AI-Driven Decisions 
The Most Dangerous Workplace Problem Isn’t Bias — It’s Doubt Organizations are investing heavily in AI to improve decision-making. Performance reviews are becoming data-driven. Promotions are increasingly modeled. Recognition is guided by systems. The goal is clear: more fairness, more consistency, better outcomes. But something unexpected is happening.
No, Gen Z Isn’t the Least Loyal Generation — They’re the Least Tolerant of Bad Culture
A stubborn myth persists in the workplace: “Gen Z is disloyal.” They change jobs quickly. They won’t put up with hardship. They are always looking for the next opportunity. But this interpretation misses the real pattern entirely. Gen Z isn’t less loyal. They are less tolerant of broken culture.
Why Gen Z Won’t Stay Without Recognition: What This Generation Gets Right About Work
There’s a narrative circulating that Gen Z is needy — that they require constant praise, validation, or hand-holding. But research reveals something quite different. Gen Z doesn’t crave praise. They crave recognition — meaningful acknowledgment tied to effort, values, and impact. And here’s the reality: Recognition is not a Gen Z preference. It’s a human requirement Gen Z is simply more honest about.
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