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Project Review <br /> Category: Human Resource Management <br /> i <br /> Number: 2.34 <br /> ~ Title: Employee Recognition <br /> ' Statement: Employee recognition programs acknowledge employee accomplishments. <br /> ~ Description: Types of recognition used by the agency (exceptional service to the public during <br /> working hours, anniversaries of employment with the agency, retirement from the <br /> agency, etc.) should be established in writing. Team, as well as individual, <br /> achievement is recognized. Recognition for incidents of outstanding and notable <br /> pertormance should include verbal and written commendations, the issuance of <br /> ~ awards or mementos and, when appropriate the publication of recognition in <br /> newspapers or at public events. <br /> Assigned To: Tammy Donahue <br /> 1 Date of Initial Review: 1/23/2003 <br /> Applicable to Agency: Yes <br /> Self Assessment <br /> Compliance Status: Substantial Compliance <br /> Date of Compliance: <br /> i <br /> Completed By: Tammy Donahue <br /> Directive/Documentation: None <br /> Interview/Observation: 04/06/2004 -Denise Smith, Pertormance & Development Manager, HRRS <br /> ~ reviewed and provided input. <br /> Agency Compliance: The practice of employee recognition varies by division. There is no city-wide <br /> standard on how employees receive recognition for longevity or significant <br /> accomplishments. When employees leave the organization, asend-off or party is <br /> typically held, with a plaque or some other acknowledgement for their term of <br /> service. The type of memento gifted is a judgment call based on individual. interest <br /> and the amount of funds collected. Supervisors will often use a-mail to <br /> communicate their appreciation or positive acknowledgement to employees. <br /> Following is a listing of the various recognition practices engaged in by the divisions <br /> <br /> 'I of PW: <br /> Administration - no formal recognition practice for current employees. Employees <br /> who resign or retire do get recognized. <br /> Airport -Annual employee recognition event. Safety awards, years of service, <br /> extraordinary effort, innovative ideas and acknowledgement for special <br /> certifications and ro'ects. <br /> P 1 <br /> E i i in 5 ear <br /> ng neering - At an annual training day, awards are given for longev ty y <br /> increments. Also, other unique recognition awards are given based on "votes" or <br /> 4.~ recommendations from the staff. Two awards are given annually - Geraldo for <br /> humor in the workplace (since 1999) and Ernest for outstanding service. <br /> 0 ~ Maintenance and Parks & Open Space -Annual employee recognition event. <br /> , Safety awards, years of service awards and acknowledgement for special <br /> ~ . certifcations and projects. Last year the awards categories were nominated by the <br /> i~ ~ employees. Some of the awards were Grade All Guru, Innovative ideas, creative <br /> reconciler. <br /> Wastewater -Annual employee recognition event. Safety awards, years of service <br /> awards and acknowledgement for special certifications and projects. After W W <br /> APWA Self Assessment - 4th Edition # 2.34 ~ Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br />