UFundamentalsEmployee Recognition

Oct 29th, 2015Jodie Jeworski - Human ResourcesJamieson Dunlop - Human Resources

Agenda

• Introductions 5 mins• Employee Recognition Strategy 5 mins• What/How/Why Do We Recognize? 30 mins• eNotes/Print Cards and Key Messages 5 mins• Future Opportunities 5 mins• Questions 10 mins

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Session Objectives

At the completion of this session, you should be able to understand and promote:

What/How/Why we recognize each other Formal/Informal/Everyday recognition

programs and activities at the University Our responsibilities as supervisors/managers in

recognizing employees Tools and resources to support for rewarding

and recognizing employees

Inspiration

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”

William Arthur Ward

“People may take a job for more money, but they often leave it for more recognition.”

Bob Nelson Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker

Strategy - Guiding Principles

Employee Recognition Strategy - Guiding Principles:

1. Recognize excellence in teaching, learning, research, and service to the University and the broader community

2. Recognize individual and team behaviours

3. Be fair, transparent, meaningful and simple to administer

4. Recognize contributions at all levels

5. Promote positive and respectful behaviours in the workplace

6. Help build the sense of One University Family

Strategy - Goals

Employee Recognition Strategy - Goals

GOAL #1

Promote and enhance a strong culture of recognition within the University Community at all levels.

GOAL #2

Create, maintain and enable a coherent set of formal and informal recognition practices and guidelines which support the University’s strategic plan.

GOAL #3

Improve University wide awareness of recognition opportunities.

Impact of Recognition

Form of Recognition

Tangible Intangible

Low

High

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CompensationRewards

Incentives

Awards Recognition

PraiseAppreciation

© 2008-2012 Recognition Management Institute

Recognition Uplift

Recognition at the University

What comes to mind when you think of recognition at the University of Calgary?

Recognition that Matters

uMatter Programs and Events

University Events and Awards: U Make a Difference Awards Order of the University of Calgary Award (Senate) Arch Awards (Alumni Association) Service Recognition Events and Awards

• Employees @ 15 and 25 years of service• President’s reception for long service

employees and retirees

uMatter Recognition

Source: WorldatWork.org

Recognition

Formal

Everyday

Manager to Employee

Peer to Peer

Informal

uMatter Programs and Events

Retirements guidelines and procedure

Retirement events in your school/department: University will contribute funds towards the

cost of a gift Gifts should be purchased by department or

manager University will provide a subsidy of up to $10

per attendee for a retirement event

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Discussion

Potlucks Employment Anniversary Celebrations Birthday Cakes Team Lunches eNotes and Print Cards (‘thank you’, congratulations) Coffee or Tea Flowers/Token Gifts (UofC crested coffee mugs) Life Event Celebrations (weddings, birth of a child) Professional Accomplishments (designation, awards)

How do you recognize and show appreciation for your teams?

eNotes and Print Cards

eNotes and Print Cards

The first of our new employee recognition initiatives are eNotes and Print Cards. The intent behind these notes and cards is:

• Peer peer recognition and appreciation• Manager employee recognition• Employee manager recognition

University employees at all levels told us they want quick and simple ways to communicate appreciation to their reports and colleagues.

Since May 2015 product launch:

404 Receivers251 Senders

eNotes and Print Cards

Key Messages

eNotes and Print Cards:

• Print cards and eNotes are available for a variety of appreciation/recognition moments and occasions

• Recognition cards contribute to building a strong culture of peer-to-peer recognition

• Easy to keep on hand and re-order when needed

What’s Next?

What’s next from Total Rewards?

• Updates to UMatter http://www.ucalgary.ca/recognition• Service recognition letter templates• Recognition Champions network• Employee Recognition Inventory online• Enhanced content of presentations and educational

material to support supervisory development

Review Objectives

At the end of this session, do we have a better understanding of the following:

What/How/Why we recognize each other Formal/Informal/Everyday recognition programs

and activities at the University Our responsibilities as supervisors/managers in

recognizing employees Tools and resources to support for rewarding and

recognizing employees

Questions

Questions?

eNotes