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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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Designing Sales Meetings That Drive Business Outcomes, Not Just Attendance
Annual sales meetings often represent one of the largest internal investments an organization makes each...
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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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“Safety First” Delivered in One Cohesive Program

Safety first! Companies want their employees to follow that motto, of course. Unfortunately, they rarely do. Unfamiliarity with equipment, distractions on the job, shortcuts with procedures; they all contribute to an alarming number of preventative accidents on the job. There is no debating that employee safety is a huge issue…

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Redefining the Art of Continuous Communications

Whether it’s for an employee recognition or a sales incentive program, communications set the stage for success. They foster an actionable understanding of what the program’s goals and objects are; they encourage participation, drive performance and help celebrate achievements. So what are the best practices for creating communications that serve…

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The Value of Employee Ideas

New ideas are crucial to any business that’s looking to improve its processes. Even the smallest suggestion can enhance efficiency and improve profitability. So how do successful companies go about capturing and eventually commercializing ideas held by their employees? In this month’s Performance Perspective, we explore: The value of employee…

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The Cure for Your Wellness Program

With the goal of containing runaway healthcare premiums while fostering a more productive workforce, over two-thirds of all U.S. employers offer some type of corporate wellness program. Unfortunately, many have failed to deliver meaningful results. Madison believes a cure can be had by positioning wellness as part of your total…

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Three Things “Recognition-Rich” Cultures Have in Common

Recognition- rich cultures are the foundation upon which profitable business are built. Cultures that are rich in recognition have practices and supporting platforms that define, link and reinforce what the company stands for. But what about you? Do you have one in place? If not how do you get there?…

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Managing the “People Side” Of M&A

Are you ready for a merger? How about an acquisition? You should be. The employee-related challenges of either are the most critical to its success. While the focus of any deal has traditionally been on physical assets or intellectual property, the value that top talent brings to the table has…

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Three Things “Recognition-Rich” Cultures Have in Common

What constitutes a great company to work for? Those who have earned the distinction do more than offer attractive perks and generous benefit packages—they consistently put their employee’s first. Without question, recognition-rich cultures are the foundation upon which profitable businesses are built. So what is it about their makeup that…

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Setting the “Service” Standard in a SaaS World

Software as a Service solutions have become the new standard for reward and recognition planners. As a category, SaaS is faster to implement and less expensive to operate. However, not all SaaS business relationships are created equally. Today most Software as “Service” solutions are lacking just that—service. In this month’s…

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How Social Recognition Drives Employee Happiness

Does employee happiness really matter? Happy employees work better with others; they handle problems with less complaining; they have more energy and are more motivated. So what can you do to ensure your organization has happier employees? You can start by understanding how “purpose” and “meaning” impact an employee’s emotional…

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Ask Madison: An Updated Guide to GDPR – understanding the effects and other privacy acts on employee data
Do individuals even notice any differences as it pertains to new privacy laws? How do employers, employees and consumers see the tangible results of the privacy policies when it comes to data? Years in the making but officially enforceable in May 2018, GDPR , or General Data Privacy Regulation, transformed...
Ask Madison: What systems we use to track performance-based pay?
While performance-based pay is generally structured as part of an employee's compensation package, there are tools available to help track goals, performance, milestones and more that can support pay values but are also part of a complete rewards and recognition platform. Companies can create customized platforms to centralize the performance...
Madison Earns Top-3 Ranking on Baker’s Dozen ratings for Recognition Providers
Madison is listed in the Top-3 for the sixth time in the employee recognition industry based on customer satisfaction surveys New York, NY. August 17, 2021 — Madison, a global leader in social recognition, has been named amongst the Top-3 recognition providers by HRO Today magazine. This is the 8th...
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