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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Does employee happiness really matter? Happy employees work better with others; they handle problems with less complaining; they have more energy and are more motivated. So what can you do to ensure your organization has happier employees? You can start by understanding how “purpose” and “meaning” impact an employee’s emotional…
Cyber-attacks are an unfortunate byproduct of a web-enabled society. Last year the aggregate number of attempted security intrusions grew to 42.8 million annually—an average of 117,339 per day. Every business is vulnerable and falling victim can be costly both in real dollars and professional reputation especially if you don’t have…
Starting any new job can be hard. Employees often struggle to make connections, understand their role and develop relationships. Almost one third of all new hires will quit within the first year. About half will leave within the first 18 months. So why do so many new workers leave so…
Agile businesses are fast, flexible and increasingly successful. Combining systems that promote rapid, interactive communications with cultures that share authority, they continue to drive superior results. No longer just for IT development, many companies now apply agile methodologies across broader business initiatives. So the question worth asking is this: Why…
The current performance review process is ineffective: Executives find fault with it, managers rank reviews as one of their most disliked tasks, and employees distrust the process. Whether you are looking to do away with yours completely or are simply thinking about revamping it social recognition is the remedy. So…
Organizations give the traditional performance review practice a failing grade. It needs change; it’s counterproductive, time consuming and, more often than not, de-motivating. Whether you are looking to do away with yours completely or are simply thinking about revamping it, your goal should be to expand the range of feedback…
October 6, 2015 | By Madison The use of incentive travel is one of the most powerful motivational devices available to you today. Non-cash awards such as travel increase productivity, performance and overall employee engagement. In an economy that demands all investments prove their worth, you might be asking “How…
Fifty-seven percent of all people say they “increasingly crave” experiences that stimulate their senses; 79% say they value them more than material things. So why don’t organizations leverage experiential offerings within their rewards portfolios more? In this month’s Performance Perspective, Mike Ryan explores: The motivational power of experiences as a…
Are you mobile ready? Mobile solutions are the norm for businesses today. In an effort to connect workers from anywhere, at any time, over 80% of all business solutions now work with smartphones, tablets and other web-enabled devices. The rapid change to a mobile society comes with a host of…
There are many reasons why salespeople, as a group, underperform. Some are focused on the wrong activities, others may need more training. Causes can vary across the board. So with forecasts looking less and less promising, what options do sales executives have to turn things around and do so quickly?…
