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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Companies that are benefiting fully from their employee reward programs have done so by putting thoughtful consideration into all supporting elements, not the least of which is communications. When employees internalize the values of the organization and enthusiastically identify with the sprit in which recognition programs are offered they see…
There are two types of planning philosophies used by vendors in the employee recognition space. The most common, especially among incentive companies offering an “off the shelf” product, is to ask questions that qualify the sponsoring company for “fit” within a narrow range of predefined user options. During those conversations…
Even though unemployment remains stubbornly high, businesses have struggled to attract and retain employees with the right skills sets and leadership potential they need to grow the enterprise over time. In fact, a narrowing of the leadership pipeline (defined as a global shortage of workers who possess both the abilities…
There is a lot of planning that goes into an effective employee recognition program. Communication, technology, awards and analytic elements must all be given careful consideration if the experience for employees and managers is to be positive and the economic effect for executive sponsors on par with expectations. But what…
Our last Performance Perspectives explored the pertinent design and functional considerations for executing an effective “authentic branding” program that translates brand attributes into behaviors that individuals can relate to and act upon throughout their daily work routines. Taking that idea one step further, this edition will outline the importance of…
Long after legendary ad man David Ogilvy first suggested that a brand was synonymous with the personality and character of a business, marketing leaders continue to invest millions on building (and protecting) their brand profiles. This is not a misplaced effort by any means. A brand’s financial and reputational value…
In today’s global business arena, there’s a lot riding on a company’s ability to adapt. Organizations are constantly re-evaluating and often restructuring various elements of their operation—all in an effort to stay ahead of—or at least to keep pace with—rivals who are evolving just as quickly. In fact, change and…
The quest to grow globally is more than an aspiration, it’s an economic necessity for businesses; an imperative that has taken on a critical, if not complicated dimension for multi-national companies. As the world has progressed, it has become “flatter,” one where rapid technological advances have created both unprecedented opportunities…
Is there a connection between Change Management & Workforce Recognition? The latest edition of Performance Perspectives argues that there certainly should be. Seven out of every ten change initiatives fail and the number one reason that they do is because no one in the organization is giving employees impacted by…
Performance Perspective Addressing Misperceptions of Technologies Powering Recognition Available at Madison Booth #1019 at HR Technology Conference & Expo New York, NY. September 30, 2012 — With the evolution of web-based and cloud technologies, Madison Performance Group, a global web-based workforce recognition and employee incentives solution provider, has published a…
