Local Bonuses:As part of FAS' non-union compensation program, FAS managers can recognize and reward outstanding local contributions of their non-union staff with project completion bonuses, interim coverage payments, and spot awards. This includes the FAS Exceptional Performance Bonus Awards.
Here are some low- or no-cost ways to recognize FAS staff members.
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Recognize the staff member at a staff meeting.
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Send a card to the employee you wish to recognize.
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Give your employee a small token of recognition, like a Harvard tote bag or movie passes.
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Ask a strong performer to be a mentor in the FAS Mentoring Program.
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Send an email of appreciation to senior FAS leadership (with a copy to the employee).
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Ask a senior FAS leader to send an appreciative e-mail to the employee or have lunch with the person.
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If the employee works remotely, you can coordinate with them about sending lunch to their home.
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If your department has its own website, include a section for posting recognition notices.
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Senior leader or manager could add a LinkedIn recommendation to strong performer’s profile.
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Provide employee with a formal letter of appreciation that can be added to their personnel file.
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Create an award that can be framed.
If applicable, you can give the employee a few options to choose from, such as a Center for Wellness and Health promotion voucher, a one year membership to the Harvard gym, or an item from the Harvard Coop. This allows the employee to choose something that is most relevant to them. (When giving a Center for Wellness and Health voucher, it must be used for the specific purpose that it was purchased for. The manager should discuss with the employee which classes or workshops they're interested in before purchasing.)
Consider keeping a small "recognition box" on hand. It can include small gift bags, a few movie tickets, note cards, etc. This will help you to recognize and honor an achievement as soon as possible. Please contact your FAS HR Consultant for additional guidance.