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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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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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Planning a Corporate Retreat in the U.S.? Here’s Why South Lake Tahoe Belongs on Your List
South Lake Tahoe isn’t your typical meeting destination. Nestled where California and Nevada meet, this...

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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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Madison Expands It’s Global Ecommerce Network in Asian-Pacific Market

Award-winning leader in employee recognition increases reward network to stay ahead of industry demand New York, NY. July 26, 2017 — Madison Performance Group, a global leader in social recognition, announced today the expansion of its global rewards network in the Asia-Pacific region. As the largest global rewards provider, Madison…

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How to Win Over Digital Natives

June 1, 2017 | By Madison 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…

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Maintaining Engagement at Larger Companies

Engaged workforces drive everything that’s good for a business—employee retention, customer loyalty, productivity and profits. 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. In this month’s Performance Perspective, we explore: Maintaining engagement…

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The Cure for Your Wellness Program

With the goal of containing runaway healthcare premiums while fostering a more productive workforce, over two-thirds of all U.S. employers offer some type of corporate wellness program. Unfortunately, many have failed to deliver meaningful results. Madison believes a cure can be had by positioning wellness as part of your total…

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Mike Ryan Named to HRO Today’s North American Advisory Board

Madison’s Senior VP of Client Strategy joins the Services and Technology Association New York, NY. December 3, 2015 — Madison Performance Group, a global leader in social recognition, announced today the appointment of its Senior Vice President of Client Strategy, Mike Ryan, to HRO Today’s Services and Technology Association. Ryan…

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Madison Wins Award from South African Government for Outstanding Achievement in Incentive Programs

The South African Government honored Madison’s Travel Group with a distinguished Ubuntu Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Incentive Programs.” To quote, the Hon. Derek Hanekom, South Africa’s Minister of Tourism: “In late November 2014, Madison, along with their South African DMC partner, Dragonfly Africa, managed the largest ever movement of…

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Why One Reward Currency is the New Motivational Standard

Seventy percent of all businesses have up to a half dozen different performance improvement initiatives in play at any one time. Yet, many fail to gain the optimal result from each simply because they have overlooked one simple truth: a single reward currency can have the most effect on motivation…

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Let Your Recognition Program Do the Talking: Spotting Your Top Performers vs Your Average Performers
A well-run recognition program does more than boost morale—it provides actionable insights. Over time, patterns emerge, painting a clear picture of who consistently hits benchmarks and drives results, and who might be flying under the radar. When recognition is visible, consistent, and tied to meaningful behaviors, it becomes a powerful tool, not just a reward system...
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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