s.t.a.r- special thanks and recognition program

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STARSpecial Thanks and Recognition

July 2016


Why is Employee Recognition Important?

Program Overview

AGENDA


EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONWHY IS IT IMPORTANT?


Benefits of RecognitionActively plays a part in

raising employee engagement within

the workplace

Motivates employees to perform at higher

levels

Helps employees learn which skills and

behaviors are of value to the organization

Can increase employee

productivity

Can increase company revenues

and profitability

Improves business quality

and service

Reduces absenteeism and

turnover costs

Fosters employment

longevity

Supports self-esteem


Recognition StatisticsHR Magazine reported that 40% of

employees who don’t feel appreciated or recognized will not go above their formal job responsibilities. Therefore,

employee recognition is extremely beneficial to career growth and

company success

According to SHRM, recognizing employees for

both big and small achievements is most

effective

When effective recognition occurs, it is proven to boost company

morale, productivity, engagement and can also be used as a

retention and development tool (Incentive Research Foundation)


PROGRAM OVERVIEW


Strategy


ObjectiveTo implement a two level program that recognizes team

members at every level for exemplary behavior and significant achievements reflective of Excelacom’s Core

Values.


Structure

Level I: Special Thanks

• Peer-to-Peer• Casual structure w/

defined requirements• Smaller scale • On spot appreciation• Daily

• Aligned with Core Values• Timely Recognition• Excelacom All-STARS Wall• Excelacom Connection• Rewards

Informal Both Levels: Formal

• Manager-to-Employee• Detailed structure w/

defined requirements• Larger scale, project

related• Significant performance

or achievement• Monthly

Level II: Recognition


Level I: Special Thanks

Peer-to-Peer Appreciation• Employee to employee• Employee to manager• Manager to employee

Informal appreciation with defined requirements • On spot appreciation reward (day after recognition approval)• Listed in Excelacom Connection• Star on Excelacom’s “All-STARS” wall

• Includes: name, date and core value category

Smaller scale, aligned with Core Values

Nomination form required for submission/approval

Day to Day/Monthly Recognition


Level II: Recognition

Manager-to-Employee Recognition • Reward sent to employees home within one week of recognition approval• Listed in Excelacom Connection• Star on Excelacom’s “All-STARS” wall

• Includes: name, date and core value category

Formal recognition with defined requirements

Significant achievements, significant awards

Larger scale, aligned with Core Values

Nomination Form required for submission/approval

Timely/Monthly Recognition


Process

Nominate

• Fill out nomination form to recognize a team member

• Indicate one level and the core value(s) that correspond

• Provide appropriate appreciation/recognition description

Submit

• Send completed form to Lyndsay via email or link in Excelacom Connection

Approval

• All nominations that meet established program requirements will be approved!

Notification

• Recipient will receive special email notifying them of recognition nomination


Summary of Requirements1. Recognition must be aligned with at least 1 of Excelacom’s 8 Core Values

• Quality Delivery• Client Focus • Integrity and Professionalism • Effective Communication• Problem Solving• Professional Growth• Teamwork• Leadership

2. Only one level can be selected per nomination• Level I • Brief description of appreciation required on form (1-2 sentences)• Form due by 3pm in order for nominee to receive reward the following day• Form must be submitted by the 12th of each month in order for recipient to receive recognition in that month’s

newsletter• Level II

• Detailed description of recognition required on form (4-8 sentences)• Form must be submitted by the 12th of each month in order for recipient to receive recognition in that month’s

newsletter3. Recognition must correlate with established requirements

4. A nomination form must be submitted for both levels


Summary of Acknowledgement

Rewards

• Level I: Special Thanks - recipient will receive a small appreciation reward the day after approval• Level II: Recognition- recipient will receive a recognition reward at their home within one week of approval

“Excelacom All-STARS” Wall• Established area in Reston and Philadelphia offices that showcase recognition recipients• A star will be posted with team member’s name, date and core value category• Display program information and updates

Excelacom Connection

• Recipients will be publicized in new “Special Thanks and Recognition” section of monthly newsletter• Nominate a team member directly from newsletter


www.excelacom.com

THANK YOU

Lyndsay Seward

HR Consultant

[email protected]

703.787.7500 x235

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