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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Fifty-seven percent of all people say they “increasingly crave” experiences that stimulate their senses; 79% say they value them more than material things. So why don’t organizations leverage experiential offerings within their rewards portfolios more? In this month’s Performance Perspective, Mike Ryan explores: The motivational power of experiences as a…
Recent research suggests that while top talent is engaged in what they do, they may not necessarily be committed to who they do it for. Many “A players” believe that their hard work has not been appreciated by their employers and as a result, they are ripe for the taking…
SaaS Social Recognition solutions have dramatically improved the impact of employee recognition. Aided by responsive design and web-enabled devices, employee appreciation has become more communal and more widespread. With so many choices available, determining which social recognition solution is right for your business can be difficult without help. How can…
While top talent is, by their nature, engaged in what they do, many are looking for a new place to do it. They don’t feel fully appreciated at their current place of employment and they want more from their employers. With a properly designed and executed social recognition strategy, companies…
The professional services industry is not without its employee engagement challenges. Yet, when it comes to engagement numbers, this segment outperforms all others. Their levels are noticeably higher while their share of disengaged workers is well below all other industries. Why is that? In this month’s Performance Perspective, Mike Ryan…
As businesses emerge from one of the most difficult economic stretches in modern history, investments in Incentive Travel are growing again. In its 2014 Trends Study, The Incentive Research Foundation found that one third of all incentive travel planners will increase their budgets in the coming year. Spending is expected…
Seventy percent of all businesses have up to a half dozen different performance improvement initiatives in play at any one time. Yet, many fail to gain the optimal result from each simply because they have overlooked one simple truth: a single reward currency can have the most effect on motivation…
Employer-sponsored wellness programs are on the rise. When instituted properly they can help contain the upsurge in healthcare premiums. Depending on your company’s size those savings can amount to millions of dollars per year. Beyond the obvious cost savings, wellness offerings also reaffirm your company’s commitment to the health and…
The phrase “employee engagement” has captured the attention of business executives for some time now. Rightly so. Workers who are engaged are worth more to the companies that employ them. They drive better business results, are more productive, tend to stay with their employers longer and please customers along the…
Incentive travel has always been a powerful motivational tool for managers and business owners. Non-cash awards such as travel increase productivity, performance and overall employee engagement. In an economy that demands all investments prove their worth, you might be asking “How good of an investment is our incentive travel program…
