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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Sometimes it’s tough for employees to stay focused on work when summer finally arrives. After months of cold temps, it’s natural for people to shift their focus from working indoors to enjoying outdoor activities. You might even notice a reduction in productivity or maybe employees start leaving earlier to get…
Brand ambassadors amplify your company’s message by sharing your updates and accomplishments with friends, family and professional networks via social at every opportunity. Being invested in your vision, they embody the values of your organization and serve as the embodiment of your culture–a model for others in the company to…
Just about everyone, at some point in their career, has dealt with a leader who micromanages. Simply mentioning the term “micromanage” in a casual conversation can start an exchange of anecdotes and stories of executives who over managed their employees while working on major projects or even day-to-day activities. At…
“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today.” Robert McKee, award-winning writer & professor When you go to a company’s website and click on the obligatory “About Us” section, what are you expecting to learn? Perhaps when the company was founded, general information about their…
Consider this scenario: You’re an Executive Director at EFG Corp and you’ve been actively using your company’s social recognition technology to deliver rewards and recognition to your team of 50 people. You’ve identified your rockstar managers and have been recognizing them to show your appreciation and to inspire the rest…
“Many millennials want to make the world a better place, and the future of work lies in inspiring them.” Fast Company. Imagine an office where your manager glides into a conference room on a hover-board to conduct an impromptu meeting; where colleagues exchange ideas via Snapchat; where ad hoc announcements…
An effective sales process is an orchestrated path of steps that all lead to “yes.” However, putting a sluggish salesforce on that very same path will likely lead to “no.” Why? Because this carefully coordinated course established by sales ops requires more than simply following the steps. The process is…
They could be leading your department; perhaps you have one on your team; or maybe you’re one of them. We’re talking about Boomerang Employees, those who leave an organization and return to their former employer, and they’re on the rise. With retention being a top issue for HR leaders, it’s…
How often do you hear managers or leaders say: “We need a new system to manage recognition of employees” or “We need to be rewarding people for their work.” In many organizations, reward and recognition programs are still in their infancy; managers and leaders realize their importance, but often they…
What creates a culture of wellness? Is it giving your employees a free gym membership? Perhaps it’s adding a juicer and a bowl packed with every fruit imaginable to your company’s kitchen supplies? The truth is wellness is not created by one or two ‘healthy’ initiatives; employee wellness embodies both…
