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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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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…

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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….

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Reimagining Rewards and Recognition

In a tight talent market, a robust recognition program can deliver tangible benefits to mid-market companies. The COVID-19 pandemic has driven massive shifts in the workplace and accelerated new ways of working. Today’s mid-market companies are coping with a slew of challenges, from retaining employees in “The Great Resignation” to…

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HR as the White Swan: A Podcast Series from Madison

Hosted by Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, and featuring Judd Weisgal, Senior Vice President of Madison, this series provides HR teams with the tools to navigate the current “Black Swan” event and serve as the “White Swan” leaders who turn negative energy to positive. Each podcast is a quick-listen…

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HR as the White Swan: Season 4, A Podcast Series from Madison

Hosted by Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, and featuring Judd Weisgal, Senior Vice President of Madison, this series provides HR teams with the tools to navigate the current “Black Swan” event and serve as the “White Swan” leaders who turn negative energy to positive. Each podcast is a quick-listen…

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Hybrid Onboarding Tips for Remote Success

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…

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Gen X in the workplace

2023 was a historic year — ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) novelties took the world by storm, India passed China to become the most populous country, and the workplace became the most diverse in history. As Baby Boomers continue to retire later and Gen Z enters the workforce, we…

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3 Companies doing gender equality right (and how you can, too)

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) have evolved over the years, moving away from a trendy buzzword and toward a crucial tenet of any successful business. It’s what propels companies into sky-high profits. It is responsible for ground-breaking innovations. And it’s what boosts employee performance.  There are dozens of business…

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Gen Z Isn’t Entitled — They’re Honest: Why the Youngest Workforce Is Calling Out What Older Generations Ignored
For as long as workplaces have existed, so have generational stereotypes. Boomers were “rigid.” Gen X was “apathetic.” Millennials were “entitled.” And now the spotlight has shifted to Gen Z — often labeled as demanding, sensitive, or unwilling to pay their dues. These labels might generate clicks, but they miss the truth entirely. Gen Z isn’t entitled. They’re honest. And honesty feels radical in workplaces that haven’t been honest with themselves.
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 loves to showcase beaches, rooftops, and luxury properties. But after decades of designing and operating programs across the globe, one thing is clear. A successful incentive program is not defined by where you go. It is defined by what it drives. The real purpose of incentive travel is behavior change. Revenue growth. Market expansion. Retention of top performers. Cultural alignment. If those outcomes are not clearly defined at the beginning, no resort, no experience, and no production value will compensate for it. The most
Sustainability Without Operational Discipline Is Just Messaging
Sustainability is now standard language in meetings and incentive travel. RFPs reference ESG commitments. Hotels promote certifications. Destinations highlight environmental initiatives. Carbon calculators appear in proposals as a matter of course. This evolution is positive and necessary. However, the presence of sustainability language does not guarantee sustainable execution. There is an increasing gap between what is promised and what is operationally delivered.
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