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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
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Reimagining Rewards and Recognition

In a tight talent market, a robust recognition program can deliver tangible benefits to mid-market companies. The COVID-19 pandemic has driven massive shifts in the workplace and accelerated new ways of working. Today’s mid-market companies are coping with a slew of challenges, from retaining employees in “The Great Resignation” to…

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4 Ways to Provide a More Powerful Employee Experience

Just about every business strives to make their customers’ experience exceptional. But, isn’t it time businesses thought more about their employees’ experiences as well? Companies that are looking to gain an edge on the competition should consider the importance of their employees. In fact, recent studies have shown the correlation…

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4 Tips to Fostering a Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program

The one thing more powerful and efficient than managerial recognition is having a peer reward you for a job well done. However, over 80 percent of employees don’t think they receive enough recognition in their workplace. How do employers engage their employees through more appreciation? Is saying “thank you” often…

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3 Ways Social Recognition Supports HR’s Expanding Role

In a labor market that is essentially at full employment and has little to no slack, businesses are having an increasingly difficult time recruiting and retaining top talent. Finding and keeping the right people will continue to represent one of the biggest challenges facing businesses in the years to come…

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4 Secrets to Keep Millennials Engaged in the Workforce

Millennials represent the largest cohort in the workforce. Having already surpassed Generation X and Baby Boomers in numbers, there are currently 2.5 billion Millennials worldwide. However, most companies have not done enough to capture their commitment or their loyalty. What do Millennials really want from a working experience? How can…

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4 Ways HR Can Get Their Workforce to Embrace the Organization’s Mission

Succeeding in business demands a highly aligned workforce. While recruitment and retention initiatives will always be important, CEOs want their HR leaders to actively align employees to the organization’s strategic mission. How can HR leverage social recognition to get their workforce to embrace the organization’s vision? In this White Paper…

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5 Cultural Characteristics of Forward-Looking Companies

A positive corporate culture engages and motivates employees and distinguishes the business in the marketplace. It supports a company’s bottom line and can account for a 30% economic advance in company performance. So how do today’s companies build the type of strong cultures that outclass and outlast all others? In…

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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.
Madison Raises the Bar (again) for Employee Recognition Group Meetings and Events with Bold New Global Digital Experience
Madison, a global leader in employee recognition, incentive travel, and corporate meetings and events, today announced the launch of its newly reimagined digital experience across three core platforms: Madison Global (madisonpg.com), Madison Recognition (recognition.madisonpg.com), and Madison Travel (travel.madisonpg.com).
Gen Z Isn’t Entitled — They’re Honest: Why the Youngest Workforce Is Calling Out What Older Generations Ignored
For as long as workplaces have existed, so have generational stereotypes. Boomers were “rigid.” Gen X was “apathetic.” Millennials were “entitled.” And now the spotlight has shifted to Gen Z — often labeled as demanding, sensitive, or unwilling to pay their dues. These labels might generate clicks, but they miss the truth entirely. Gen Z isn’t entitled. They’re honest. And honesty feels radical in workplaces that haven’t been honest with themselves.
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