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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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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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Planning a Corporate Retreat in the U.S.? Here’s Why South Lake Tahoe Belongs on Your List
South Lake Tahoe isn’t your typical meeting destination. Nestled where California and Nevada meet, this...

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Madison’s Presentation to SHRM Members Scores High

Mike Ryan, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Strategy for Madison Performance Group, recently conducted a webinar on behalf of the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) membership entitled: “How HR Leaders Can Expand Their Recognition Know How”. The presentation was attended by 443 members live and another 361 listened…

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Why Recognition Still Matters

Even in a Soft Economy, Employee Retention and Productivity Programs Remain Important New York, NY. August 18, 2011 — In the midst of an economy with very little growth, and with U.S. unemployment levels hovering around nine percent, all business expenses continue to attract scrutiny from the cost-cutting hawks. And…

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6 Guiding Principles for Better Communications

An Informed Employee Is a Productive Employee New York, NY. May 9, 2011 — As the job market begins to recover and companies resume hiring, better internal communication will prove to be paramount to success. Effective communications continue to be a leading contributor to an organization’s financial well-being, according to…

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Adding Recognition to the Sales Compensation Mix

Sales Managers Should Consider Rewarding Salespeople… for More Than Just Closing the Deal New York, NY. March 24, 2011 — As we emerge from one of the most difficult economic periods in recent history, companies should reevaluate their current compensation plans and consider rewarding sales forces for how they conduct…

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US Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports Decrease in Unemployment Rate

Companies Have Potential to Lose Best and Brightest Workers as Rates Fall New York, NY. March 4, 2011 — As the U.S. employment situation begins to brighten with the unemployment rate dropping from 9% to 8.9% in February, companies may now face the unexpected exit of top talent. Unsatisfied employee…

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Company Cultures Have Suffered During the Economic Downturn

Companies Can Not “Double Park” Their Culture and Expect It to Be There Later New York, NY. February 23, 2011 — As the economy rebounds, companies must recalibrate efforts to nurture a healthy corporate culture by recognizing employees’ contributions, according to the most recent Performance Perspective executive briefing, released by…

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The New Rules of Engagement for Boomers, Echo Boomers in the Workplace During Harsh Economic Times

Inspiring Generational Workers to Achieve Their Best Can Help Guarantee Company Survival, Success New York, NY. February 16, 2011 — Understanding the needs and motivations of a multi-generational workplace is more critical than ever to achieving full worker engagement during this uncertain economy. To outperform their competition, companies must use…

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Let Your Recognition Program Do the Talking: Spotting Your Top Performers vs Your Average Performers
A well-run recognition program does more than boost morale—it provides actionable insights. Over time, patterns emerge, painting a clear picture of who consistently hits benchmarks and drives results, and who might be flying under the radar. When recognition is visible, consistent, and tied to meaningful behaviors, it becomes a powerful tool, not just a reward system...
Hybrid Onboarding – Tips for Remote Success… Why a thoughtful onboarding process is crucial for your hybrid workforce
Onboarding is important for any organization, serving as the foundation for employee success and retention. But with a hybrid workforce - where remote and in-office employees mix - onboarding can get a bit tricky. Remote workers often face unique challenges that can hinder their integration into a company. Studies show that a negative onboarding experience can have a detrimental impact on new hires, which means employers need to rethink their onboarding strategies to ensure remote employees start on the right foot....
Madison Release Note Q2 2026
Maestro is evolving from a recognition platform into a performance system. This release focuses on three things: • Making recognition easier and more frequent • Making outcomes measurable • Embedding recognition into the flow of work
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