UFundamentals
Employee Recognition
Oct 29th, 2015
Jodie Jeworski - Human Resources
Jamieson Dunlop - Human Resources
Agenda
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Introductions
Employee Recognition Strategy
What/How/Why Do We Recognize?
eNotes/Print Cards and Key Messages
Future Opportunities
Questions
5 mins
5 mins
30 mins
5 mins
5 mins
10 mins
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
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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
GOAL #2
Promote and enhance
a strong culture of
recognition within the Create, maintain and
University Community enable a coherent set
of formal and informal
at all levels.
recognition practices
and guidelines which
support the
University’s strategic
plan.
GOAL #3
Improve University
wide awareness of
recognition
opportunities.
Impact of Recognition
Recognition
Impact
High
Recognition Uplift
Awards
Recognition
Incentives
Rewards
Low
Compensation
Tangible
© 2008-2012 Recognition
Management Institute
Appreciation
Praise
Intangible
Form of Recognition
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
Formal
Informal
Everyday
Recognition
Peer to Peer
Manager to
Employee
Source: WorldatWork.org
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
Discussion
How do you recognize and show appreciation
for your teams?
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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)
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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:
251 Senders
404 Receivers
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?
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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