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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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How Sales Operations Teams Can Provide Value to CSOS

Madison Performance Group Offers Tips for Motivating and Strategically Aligning Sales Teams for Increased Productivity and Organizational Growth Sales Ops Teams Can Help Chief Strategy Officers Juggle Short-Term Demands with Big Picture Strategies New York, NY. August 14, 2012 — As chief sales officers are tasked with balancing the long-term…

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Ask Madison: Milestones At Work – What Should We Celebrate?

A plaque on the office wall may be outdated in an increasingly remote work-world. Rarely do we see 10-year and 15-year work anniversaries, given a recent average tenure of current employers at only 4.1 years in 2020. Particularly with remote work increasing, celebrations can be confusing and challenging. How do…

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Ask Madison: What Do Employees Really Want?

Salary aside, here are 4 expectations that top the list of what employees want at work. To reaffirm the value of their teams, and to attract new members, one of the most important things an organization can do is listen . One study suggests that 4 out of 5 employees…

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Ask Madison: Talking dollars and sense – how do I make the case for budget changes to my employee recognition program during recovery?

A budget squeeze shouldn’t necessarily lead to reducing investment in your R&R program. In fact, research suggests programs that engage employees are good for the bottom-line. Employees need to feel that leadership is genuine when potential dollar reductions are considered for R&R programs dedicated to them; what could leadership do…

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HR as the White Swan: Season 3, A Podcast Series from Madison

Hosted by Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, and featuring Judd Weisgal, Senior Vice President of Madison, this series provides HR teams with the tools to navigate the current “Black Swan” event and serve as the “White Swan” leaders who turn negative energy to positive. Each podcast is a quick-listen…

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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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