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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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HR as the White Swan: Season 2, 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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Ask Madison: The Art of the Conference Call

How can you master the art of the video conference call to help your employees feel valued, appreciated and on track? Why is Mastering the Art of the Video Conference Call So Important? For many organizations, leadership is working tirelessly to keep operations running and, in some instances, keep doors…

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Ask Madison: What will be changed from this crisis?

Life will be now known as Before COVID-19 and After. There are moments in our lives that alter our realities and create the tick-marks on our timelines like marriages, first jobs, births, divorces, deaths, retirements and more. Certain communal events of grand magnitude also are engrained in time and cause…

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Why Companies Should Stay Connected with Ex-Employees

Universities have long banked on the goodwill of their alumni to fund their educational programs and promote their school brands. Now, with the job market favoring job seekers and not employers, companies are looking to capitalize on their own “alumni:” ex-employees. The concept of “corporate alumni” is not new. Professional…

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Are You a Boss or Are You a Leader?

While some people may think that “boss” and “leader” are pretty similar, they are actually quite different. A “boss” instructs employees to do certain things as a condition of maintaining their employment. Meanwhile, a leader inspires workers to accomplish the shared goals of the company and makes them want to…

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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.
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 loves to showcase beaches, rooftops, and luxury properties. But after decades of designing and operating programs across the globe, one thing is clear. A successful incentive program is not defined by where you go. It is defined by what it drives. The real purpose of incentive travel is behavior change. Revenue growth. Market expansion. Retention of top performers. Cultural alignment. If those outcomes are not clearly defined at the beginning, no resort, no experience, and no production value will compensate for it. The most
Sustainability Without Operational Discipline Is Just Messaging
Sustainability is now standard language in meetings and incentive travel. RFPs reference ESG commitments. Hotels promote certifications. Destinations highlight environmental initiatives. Carbon calculators appear in proposals as a matter of course. This evolution is positive and necessary. However, the presence of sustainability language does not guarantee sustainable execution. There is an increasing gap between what is promised and what is operationally delivered.
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