Presented at Association of College Unions International Region 13 Annual Conference Presentation Description: Get into gear! Give Everyone Appreciation Regularly! This session will teach anyone how to recognize everyone. Our fun, upbeat session is one you won’t want to miss

1. G-E-A-R
Give Everyone Appreciation Regularly
Ashley Rae LaBar
Ashley Tutera

2. Why are we here?

3. “People may take a job
for more money, but
they often leave it for
more recognition.”
– Dr. Bob Nelson

4. Recognition vs. Rewards
• Recognition is …
 A timely action
 Specific and sincere
 Tailored to the person
 Connected to the goals and values of the unit
• A reward is …
 A tangible item or reminder of an achievement

5. Meaningful recognition
reinforces behaviors you
want repeated!

6. Recognition
 What you do regularly to let employees know
when you notice and appreciate their work.
 Writing a note to express appreciation
 Mentioning excellence in daily tasks
 Sending an email about accomplishments to team members
 Handout or other no cost/low cost ideas
 Saying “Thank you” when you notice an
employee’s effort or contribution

7. Rewards
 Established programs/practices that foster recognition
and incorporate:
 A clear purpose
 Established criteria for award eligibility
 A specified selection process
 Program components that are well communicated
 Examples include:
 Awards for length of service
 Awards banquet
 Luncheon or reception
 P.R.A.I.S.E. progam

8. Who is responsible for what?
 Supervisors
 Leads
 Fellow Co-workers
 Volunteers
 Employee Rec Committee
 Welcome Back/Fall Kick-off
 Holiday Event
 Appreciation Week
 Years of Service Banquet
 P.R.A.I.S.E
Recognition Rewards

9. Show & Tell…
 Does your work have an established
recognition program?
 Tell us about it…
 What are some examples of recognition
practices that you’ve experienced?
 Could this work at your work?
 How could this be tweaked to fit other units?

10. Resources
 Recruit/assign staff members
 Ask staff to get involved
 Birthday recognitions
 Special achievements/events within your unit
 Co-workers
 Find out what other places are doing and tweak
their concepts to work for you
 Ideas online, books, word of mouth
 Be creative
 Think outside the box!

11. Choose to be GREAT!