Employee Recognition

Training for Supervisors

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Introduction

The goal of employee recognition is to show appreciation for an

employees achievement and motivate employees to continue
with good performance and loyalty to company. Successful
employee recognition will help the organization to retain key
employees and keep employees happy along the way.
This sample presentation is intended for presentation to
supervisors and other individuals who manage employees. It is
designed to be presented by an individual who is
knowledgeable in employee recognition and the employers
policy and practices. This is a sample presentation that must be
customized to include and match the employers own policies
and practices.

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Objectives

At the close of this session, you will be able to:

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Explain what employee recognition is.

List types of employee recognition.
Describe why employee recognition is important.
Give examples of reasons for recognition.
Present recognition tips for managers.
Discuss ideas for additional methods for recognizing your
employees.
7. Cite the companys recognition policy.

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What is Employee Recognition?

Acknowledgment of employee
achievement.
Can be public or private, and involve a
monetary reward or nonmonetary
reward.

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Types of Employee Recognition

Years of Service
Safety
Attendance
Certifications or Degrees
Customer Service
Public Service
Employee of the month, week, year
Retirement
Suggestion Program
Performance

This presentation focuses on Performance recognition.

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Questions? Comments?

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Why Employee Recognition is Important

Helps to attract and retain key employees.

Motivates employees to perform at higher levels.
Increases employee productivity.
Can increase employee competitiveness.
Can increase company revenues and profitability.
Improves business quality and service.
Improves safety.
May lower stress.
Reduces absenteeism and turnover costs.
Fosters employment longevity.
Encourages employees to continue education and training.

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Examples of Employee Performance for

Recognition

Employee goes above and beyond what is expected in their job.

Employee suggests a new process or idea that saves time or
effort, or positively impacts department or team.
Completes a significant project ahead of schedule or
exceptionally well.

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Questions? Comments?

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Recognition Tips for Managers

Offer employee reward options.

Identify what's meaningful to your employees.
Keep employee recognition fresh.
Recognize all levels of employees.
Make sure recognition is given consistently.
Keep it simple.
Keep it adaptable.
Make it timely.

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Employee Recognition Ideas and Examples

Verbal, written or formal praise from managers or informal praise by

peers
Gift cards
Spot award (monetary)
Choice of interesting and challenging projects
Opportunities to attend conferences or other trainings
Opportunities to mentor other employees and work with people outside
their areas
Call employee and thank them, with no other purpose for call
Add a personal thank-you note to paycheck or bonus
Allow employees to clang bells or whistles when they reach a goal
Company logo items
Plaques or trophies
Catered lunch or out to lunch
Anyone have any other suggestions?

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Questions? Comments?

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Company Employee Performance

Recognition Policy

Eligibility all employees are eligible for nonmonetary recognition, and all
regular employees are eligible for monetary recognition based on department
budget.

Awards should be made as close to the performance or result as possible.

Award criteria should be consistent with company and employee goals and
objectives.

Monetary awards require manager to complete Recognition Request Form.

After approval of recognition request, HR will inform manager.

When appropriate, employee will be recognized at next staff meeting and receive
any monetary reward in next paycheck.

Nonmonetary rewards are encouraged and do not require a form or approval.

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Questions? Comments?

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Summary

Recognition can be monetary or nonmonetary.

Recognition should be flexible, yet consistent and
meaningful to employees.
Managers should provide performance feedback on a
regular basis.
There are many ways to recognize employees performance
achievements.
Nonmonetary rewards are encouraged and do not require a
form or approval.
Monetary rewards require approval of Recognition Request
Form.

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Course Evaluation

Please be sure to complete and leave the evaluation sheet you

received with your handouts.
Thank you for your attention and interest.

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