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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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The Connection Between Recognition, Engagement and Productivity

In my last posting I talked about the positive impact employee recognition can have on retention. I offered a collection of statistics that defined its return and quantified the material impact it has on business. In this edition, I’d like to continue that discussion by outlining the symbiotic connection between…

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Looking to Win the Talent Battle? Try the “Great Boss Strategy”

The biggest priority across any c-suite is addressing the talent gap. Business leaders need to attract and retain good people in a labor marketplace that’s become insanely competitive. How focused are CEOs on that challenge? 87% of them say finding solutions that address employee retention is a “critical priority.” As…

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3 Ways to “Market” to Employees

Ask anyone who works in marketing and they will reiterate that the number one priority of the company’s business plan is to put the customer first. In practice that means understanding and catering to their needs and wishes, crafting an exceptional experience and measuring the real impact initiatives are having…

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Supporting an HR Infrastructure is Less Complicated With Maestro

Driving employee engagement and retention, identifying and developing leaders and building extraordinary cultures are critical objectives for HR leaders everywhere. However, the avalanche of HR automation has made managing the HR infrastructure a significant challenge. How do HR leaders manage the expanding technical infrastructure that’s mushrooming within their departments? How…

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4 Ways HR Can Get Their Workforce to Embrace the Organization’s Mission

Succeeding in business demands a highly aligned workforce. While recruitment and retention initiatives will always be important, CEOs want their HR leaders to actively align employees to the organization’s strategic mission. How can HR leverage social recognition to get their workforce to embrace the organization’s vision? In this White Paper…

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Performance Perspective

How to Become the “Employer of Choice” for Contingent Workers

More and more people are choosing to make their living as contingent workers and companies are using them in record numbers. With freelancing becoming a bigger part of the labor mix, attracting and retaining contingents is critical to organizational growth. How can today’s organizations make contingent employees feel more supported…

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How to Maintain Engagement at Larger Companies

July 27, 2017 | By Madison Engaged workforces drive everything that’s good for a business. Yet, as companies grow a paradox becomes clear: without retention strategies that evolve as the company expands, businesses will find it difficult to maintain employee engagement. This infographic will explore why employee engagement is a…

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White Paper

The Secret to Cultivating Talent? Treat Employees Like Customers

In an increasingly competitive labor market, businesses need to rethink how they attract and retain employees. Experts say the secret is to change the way we communicate with potential, as well as existing employees. How do we do that? In this month’s White Paper, we explore: The secret to cultivating…

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Hybrid Onboarding – Tips for Remote Success… Why a thoughtful onboarding process is crucial for your hybrid workforce
Onboarding is important for any organization, serving as the foundation for employee success and retention. But with a hybrid workforce - where remote and in-office employees mix - onboarding can get a bit tricky. Remote workers often face unique challenges that can hinder their integration into a company. Studies show that a negative onboarding experience can have a detrimental impact on new hires, which means employers need to rethink their onboarding strategies to ensure remote employees start on the right foot....
Madison Release Note Q2 2026
Maestro is evolving from a recognition platform into a performance system. This release focuses on three things: • Making recognition easier and more frequent • Making outcomes measurable • Embedding recognition into the flow of work
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