1. OPP Rewards and Recognition Programs Prepared by Susan M. Rutan, Manager of Human Resources

2. Topics Overview of Existing PSU and F&B Award Programs Overview of Existing OPP Programs Supervisor’s Tool Kit Findings and Recommendations Next Steps

3. Existing PSU and F&B Award Programs PSU Award program The Barash Award for Human Service The McKay Donkin Award The Award for Administrative Excellence The Staff Excellence Award The Staff Support Award The Dr. James Robinson Equal Opportunity Award

4. Existing PSU and F&B Award Programs The Staff Advisory Committee Staff Recognition Program www.ohr.psu.edu/sac/nomination_form.cfm

5. Existing PSU and F&B Award Programs Finance & Business Awards The Quality People/Quality Service Award was developed to recognize Finance and Business individuals or teams at any Penn State location, who have exhibited exemplary work performance.

6. OPP Rewards & Recognition Length of Service Award Recognizing Retiring or Departing Employees University Service Awards - 25 Years Spirit of Physical Plant Award Superior Performance Award Spring Celebration/Picnic Safety Recognition Program

7. Supervisor’s Tool Kit Findings and Recommendations Values Penn State should reward (from the 2004 Faculty/Staff survey) Quality of individual job performance Teamwork within/among departments Excellence in job-related knowledge *excerpted from “Supervisor’s Tool Kit…” by Frey, Walker, and Wenger

8. Supervisor’s Tool Kit Findings and Recommendations Characteristics of Effective R&R Program Timely Frequent Easy to nominate Creative Flexible Adaptable to employee preferences

9. Supervisor’s Tool Kit Findings and Recommendations Steps to Implement an R&R Program Clearly define what you want reinforced Determine eligibility Know what rewards interest the group Write simple, easy rules Plan for change Ensure people understand the program Keep it “top of mind” Keep promises Celebrate and enjoy the results

10. Supervisor’s Tool Kit Findings and Recommendations Remember the easier recognition Thank you Note/letter of appreciation Public appreciation at staff meeting Acknowledgement in newsletter Nominate for a PSU, F&B, or OPP reward

11. What next? Do we think that the reward & recognition opportunities are sufficient? How do we encourage more participation in the existing programs? If we want to revamp existing program, how do we go about it?