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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At the recent WorldatWork 2018 Total Rewards Conference in Dallas, Texas, more than 100 attendees took our Work-Life Balance quiz, and the results are in. The 18 questions were designed to determine how employees in the HR space generally feel about balancing their responsibilities both inside and outside the office…
What are the most common assumptions about millennials in the workplace? Well, not only do they represent a higher percentage of workers in American companies than any other generation but they are also tech savvy, creative, innovative and adaptable. They are highly mobile, likely to change jobs more frequently and…
More than 55 percent of companies with 1,000+ employees report having a broken onboarding process. The consequences can be devastating: Talented new hires leave prematurely, which wastes both time and money. High employee turnover rates also cause lost productivity and added retraining expenses. How do today’s companies fix these points…
The idea of corporate culture has become a trite, almost banal, phrase. However, that detracts from the facts: Company culture has grown in importance and is integral to developing a successful organization. Correcting your corporate culture before it’s too late can save your company time and money and help you…
Companies looking to justify any of their business expenses need to put forward a compelling return in front of senior management. Employee recognition is no exception. For HR leaders to justify the organization’s investment in employee recognition, it helps to make a more complete and nuanced argument. Here’s how you…
Just about every organization out there can cite its vision and mission statements at the corporate level. But few recognize the importance of promoting and recognizing the very values it is built on at the employee level. Thanks to social recognition that’s changing. In fact, shared values are becoming a…
Career development and planning is considered a best practice at any organization that’s committed to their workers’ growth and longevity. Employees agree: 68% of them say that the clarity and encouragement they receive shapes their commitment over the long-term. There are employee retention advantages linked to career planning conversations, whether…
Born between 1965 and 1980, Gen Xers currently represent about a third of the workforce. While they are not the largest contingent in the workplace, they may very well be the most vital. Seasoned, reliable and self-assured, their ability to get the job done whether as managers, team leaders or…
HR managers often discuss the benefits of employee recognition in the context of engagement and the business benefits that follow. They may mention that employee engagement has been shown to be a significant factor in improving a variety of workforce outcomes such as employee loyalty and retention . Make no…
Companies expect a lot from their employees. They need them to outperform competitors and exceed lofty expectations. The problem is, employees don’t always understand (or completely buy-into) what all of that means. It’s not that employees don’t know their company’s purpose, their work functions or their key performance indicators. They…
