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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Who is Alexa? Or should I ask, what is she? Alexa is the digital assistant inside Amazon’s new voice activated smart speaker called the Echo system. You can ask it to do a lot of different things such as play music, update you on the news, tell you about the…
The quality of bosses (and the impact they have on their employees) is the biggest influence on organizational performance. Lousy bosses create confusion and stress; they contribute to higher turnover and lower productivity. When employees leave a company they often cite poor relationships with their superiors. On the other hand…
“It is better to give than to receive.” That age old axiom tells us that generosity has its own rewards — especially around the Holidays — and that people on the giving side experience just as much (if not more) satisfaction than those on the receiving end. In the context…
Have you heard of the Mannequin Challenge? I’m sure you have. In some chosen setting people freeze in place for a few minutes while someone else shoots a video that records the scene. The results can be a lot of fun. And, I suppose, they can also be pretty revealing…
For the first time in history, there are four different generations working side-by-side in the workplace: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials. To maintain a “unified culture” where values and ambitions are shared, the needs of each generation must be addressed. One area where this is essential is a…
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…
