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Management Practices Self-Assessment <br /> 2.32 Employee Recognition <br /> Employee recognition programs acknowledge employee accomplishments. <br /> <br /> a Types of recognition used bythe agency (exceptional service to the public during working hours, <br /> anniversaries of employment with the agency, retirement from the agency, etc.) should be <br /> established in writing. Team, as well as individual, achievement is recognized. Recognition for <br /> incidents of outstanding and notable performance should include verbal and written <br /> commendations, the issuance of awards or mementos and, when appropriate the publication of <br /> j recognition in newspapers or at public events. <br /> Assigned to: Tammy Donahue Initial Review Date: 1/23/2003 <br /> Completed by: Tammy Donahue Compliance Date: <br /> Amount Complete: Full Compliance <br /> Documentation/Directives: <br /> None <br /> Agency Compliance: <br /> Employee recognition is primarily handled at the division level. We have a department wide annual picnic. <br /> At the request of employees, no formal recognition is done at this event, however through individual <br /> conversations, and fun activities, employees feel valued and appreciated. This annual event is well received <br /> and has high attendance. Employees are encouraged to bring their families and invite others from the <br /> larger City organization that they work closely with. This annual event has been so well received that other <br /> departments have started doing annual events with their staff. <br /> The practice of employee recognition varies by division. There is no city-wide standard on how employees <br /> receive recognition for longevity or significant accomplishments. When employees leave the organization, <br /> a send-off or party is typicallyheld, 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 and the amount of <br /> funds collected. Supervisors will often use a-mail to communicate their appreciation or positive <br /> acknowledgement to employees. <br /> .Following is a listing of the various recognition practices engaged in by the divisions of PW:. <br /> Administration -annual workshop that includes team building exercises and recognition for current <br /> employees that have reached a milestone in their career or had a significant achievement. This is also an <br /> opportunity to recognize work teams that have gone above and beyond. <br /> Airport -Annual employee recognition event. Safety awards, years of service, extraordinary effort, <br /> innovative ideas and acknowledgement for special certifications and projects. <br /> Engineering - At an annual training day, awards are given for longevity in 5 year increments. Also, other <br /> unique recognition awards are given based on "votes" or recommendations from the staff. Two awards are <br /> given annually - Geraldo for humor in the workplace (since 1999) and Ernest for outstanding service. <br /> Maintenance and Parks & Open Space -Annual employee recognition event. Safety awards, years of <br /> service awards and acknowledgement for special certifications and projects. Last year the awards <br /> categories were nominated by the employees. Some of the awards were Grade All Guru, Innovative ideas, <br /> and Creative Reconciler. <br /> ©2004 American Public Works Association Version 5.0 <br /> 64 <br /> <br />