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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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…
The South African Government honored Madison’s Travel Group with a distinguished Ubuntu Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Incentive Programs.” To quote, the Hon. Derek Hanekom, South Africa’s Minister of Tourism: “In late November 2014, Madison, along with their South African DMC partner, Dragonfly Africa, managed the largest ever movement of…
With millions of open jobs, you would think that companies would look to fill them with people who are out of work but that’s not the case. They are actively pursuing top talent who can contribute more from the outset. Top talent has never been in more demand. As your…
There is no debating the economic advantages of employee collaboration. Companies with collaborative teams outperform rivals across every meaningful measure from organizational productivity to worker satisfaction. Yet, when it comes to establishing (and maintaining) a collaborative work environment, many organizations feel they can do better. How can companies strengthen teamwork…
Are your recognition programs ready for the business challenges that await you in 2015 and beyond? Maintaining employee alignment in the face of ongoing challenges and opportunities has never been more competitive. Your recognition programs need to do more to succeed. In this month’s Performance Perspective, Mike Ryan explores: Why…
Research confirms that emotionally and intellectually committed employees are more productive, customer-focused and profitable. While those measures are the keys to long-term business success, senior executives are also looking for benefits that affect day-to-day outcomes. So how can HR executives realign their reward programs to meet this new standard? Having…
How essential are frontline managers in engaging and inspiring employees? Beyond the supervisory nature of their work, the more manager involvement you have in your employee recognition programs, the stronger the results. Yet, in some organizations managers still don’t regard recognition as a priority. Why is that? In this month’s…
How prevalent are service anniversary award programs? According to WorldatWork, nine out of every 10 companies that have a formal employee recognition structure in place feature one within their portfolio. There is a reason for that. Service anniversary awards do a good job of celebrating the dedication and loyalty an…
Long before the Internet became a ubiquitous utility, Madison was at the forefront of innovation. Whether it’s with the advanced design of sales incentive contests or the progressive delivery of employee recognition programs, we have always anticipated and acted upon the needs of our clients faster than anyone else in…
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…
