The document discusses the importance of service awards for employee recognition, highlighting that most employees can recall their start date. It details the various types of awards and the steps for awarding them through an online redemption process. Additionally, it emphasizes the benefits of a structured service award strategy in terms of recognition and tax advantages.

2. Do You Know… … what year you were hired? … what month? … what day?

3. Your Employees Do 98% of all US employees know what year they started at their company.

4. Why Give Service Awards? Acknowledge: Accomplishments Contributions Loyalty

5. By Any Other Name Years of Service (YOS) Service Anniversary Milestone Awards Employment Anniversary Length of Service (Tax Code) ALL of these are different names for service award programs to recognize & reward employees for their longevity.

6. The “How” - Not The “What” Focus on presentation of award Manager delivers message Story they remember Better long term value

7. The right tools and options The right awards The right service The Applause Program

8. The Right Tools and Options Gift Booklets, Cards, & Online Redemption Symbolic Award Presentation Online Reporting

9. The Right Awards Lifestyle Merchandise Diverse selection Employee Chooses

10. The Right Service Fast Delivery 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Toll-Free Call Center

11. Recognition Redemption Recipient receives deluxe gift booklet or gift card Optional symbolic certificates are presented Gifts are selected and ordered by mail or online Merchandise is delivered directly to the home

12. Recipient logs onto a company branded site and enters the award redemption code found on their redemption card. Redemption Step 1

13. Recipient views a letter from the President or Executive Team. Redemption Step 2

14. Recipient sees only their anniversary level they were awarded. Redemption Step 3

15. Recipient can see a detailed description and larger image. Recipient can either select the item or continue browsing. Redemption Step 4

16. Recipient completes the check-out process by filling out the shipping form, indicating their shipping address. Redemption Step 5

17. Recipient receives an online confirmation and the award is shipped to their address. Redemption Step 6

18. Why a Service Award Strategy? Timely Recognition Presentation Consistency Tax Benefits

19. Thank You For more information on Applause, contact your Newton Representative.