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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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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…

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SlideShare: The 4 C’s of Onboarding Best Practices

Onboarding is the first and most important opportunity for employers to win over a new employee – and it’s often the most overlooked aspect of hiring. In fact, almost one-third of new hires quit their jobs within the first six months, leaving a huge gap in a trained workforce. What…

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SlideShare: 6 Tips for Bridging the Gap Between Remote Employees

In 2018, 63% or about two-thirds of companies have remote workers. By 2020, more than half of the U.S. workforce will be working remotely. There are many benefits to letting your employee’s work remotely, such as employee satisfaction, reductions in attrition, increased productivity and improved overall performance. Companies can benefit…

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The Battle for Diversity in the Workplace is Just Beginning

Companies know that employee diversity in the workplace ultimately promotes acceptance, respect and teamwork. However, these diversity efforts many not address three areas that can have a major impact on corporate culture and team success: diversity of thought, personality diversity and socioeconomic status. How can improving workforce diversity programs allow…

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6 Tips for Bridging the Gap Between Remote Employees

In 2018, 63% or about two-thirds of companies have remote workers. By 2020, more than half of the U.S. workforce will be working remotely. There are many benefits to letting your employee’s work remotely, such as employee satisfaction, reductions in attrition, increased productivity and…

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The Practical Effects of Work-Life Balance in an Organization

The need for work-life balance as a competitive edge is increasingly important in today’s tough labor market. That’s why many forward-thinking businesses have looked for innovative ways to help their employees achieve more balance, and why we think it’s important for you to learn how to reap the benefits of…

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3 Tips For Engaging Underachievers, Average Contributors and Top Performers

Setting specific goals and applicable objectives has always been the best way to increase an employee’s motivation and improve their performance. But today’s top organizations are now taking goal-setting strategies to a whole new level. They are taking into account where the employee ranks as a contributor and then providing…

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Don’t Let Bad Onboarding Processes Derail Your Talent Acquisition Goals

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…

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SlideShare: How to Win Over Digital Natives

The makeup of the workforce is dramatically changing. In less than five years, Digital Natives will outnumber Baby Boomers.   In ten years , they will represent 70% of the talent pool. What should your company be doing now to win the attention and capture the loyalties of this group?…

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Madison Named #1 Recognition Provider in 2026 HRO Today Baker’s Dozen Rankings
Madison Global, a worldwide leader in employee recognition, incentive travel, meetings and events has been named the #1 Recognition Provider Overall in the 2025 HRO Today Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings, for the Recognition Group while also earning the publication's highest ranking for Customer Service. The recognition reflects another milestone in what has been a year of continued investment across Madison's technology, leadership, and client experience.
Madison Global Strengthens Executive Leadership Team, Promotes Judd Weisgal to Chief Sales Officer of Recognition Group
Madison Global, a worldwide leader in employee recognition, incentive travel, meetings and events, today announced the promotion of Judd Weisgal to Chief Sales Officer of the Recognition Group, reinforcing the company's executive leadership team as it continues its global expansion and investment in technology, innovation, and client growth.
The Hidden Risk of AI at Work: Emotional Disconnection
The Workplace Is Getting Smarter — But Is It Getting Colder? AI is making organizations faster and more efficient. Decisions are quicker. Processes are optimized. Workflows are streamlined. But there’s a quieter shift happening beneath the surface. Employees are feeling less connected.
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