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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How often do you hear managers or leaders say: “We need a new system to manage recognition of employees” or “We need to be rewarding people for their work.” In many organizations, reward and recognition programs are still in their infancy; managers and leaders realize their importance, but often they…
What creates a culture of wellness? Is it giving your employees a free gym membership? Perhaps it’s adding a juicer and a bowl packed with every fruit imaginable to your company’s kitchen supplies? The truth is wellness is not created by one or two ‘healthy’ initiatives; employee wellness embodies both…
How many times have you given a message without considering how it will be received? Do you often communicate thinking that you just need to get the information off your chest? Think about the last email you sent or received; did you write the email with yours or the reader’s…
Over the last few years flexible working has been a hot topic in business. Many organizations have adopted new working practices designed to give employees the freedom to work from anywhere and at any time. Benefits of flexibility The benefits of such flexibility mean employees can integrate their home and…
Are you giving people large rewards for their sales but still not quite getting the output you want? Unfortunately, managing a sales team to success can be an expensive game: “Sales force compensation represents the single largest marketing investment for most B2B companies.” Harvard Business Review (HBR) So how can…
Do your employees enjoy working for you? Are they publicly enthusiastic about being a part of your company? Are they telling their friends and family about the benefits of your services and/or products? Employees are your brand Did you answer yes to the first question above; did you hesitate at…
Do you reward behaviors that will help your employees to stay in their role or grow out of it? Are your team members future leaders or managers? Are they getting the rewards conducive to moving them towards that path? Do those rewards also support the growth of your organization? Rewards…
“The relationships leaders forge with employees is the cornerstone of leadership.” Journal of Applied Psychology The idea that leaders impact employees is nothing new. Leadership has gained much attention over the last few years with the aim of creating purposeful, efficient workplaces that tailor to the needs of employees both…
Although our organizational landscape has changed dramatically over the last 70 years, and the tools, systems, and processes we have at our disposal are much more advanced than they were in 1960’s, we still have the same basic human needs as we did all those years ago. So, when we…
Employee poaching and staff turnover are on the rise, and employee engagement has flat-lined at around 31% of the workforce (according to a survey performed by Gallup earlier this year). These issues are fueled, in part, by employees feeling under appreciated for the work they do. Employees may leave of…
