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.....J ". Memorandum - Employee Service Recognition Program . Page Four September 12, 1997 -- 6. Employee ofthe month/year This would be similar to service recognition in that employees are recognized for . their perfonnance. The question is, "How", and I would contend that this type of program may only create hard feelings among other employees. 7. Incentive Pay . I also like the idea of incentive/merit pay. The pay should be based upon specific goals and objectives which are established each year. This requires each . Department Head to be finn, fair and believe in the program. It only takes one Department Head who regularly gives/denies merit pay to ruin a good sysiem. I prefer lump sum incentives to salary increases. It would be interesting to research . sick leave incentives. (i.e., bonus for not using sick leave or a buy-back of unused sick leave.) 8. Special Events . These are valuable if everyone is involved and everyone has an understanding of why the event is being held. Are these events being planned and sponsored by the . City Council for the employee's as a way of saying "thanks," or are they simply events where the City is providing money and allowing the staff to plan for the tJ event from a camaraderie perspective. The question always raised is, "Who is going to pay for the event?" These events may include a Christmas party, surnmer picnic, etc. . 9. Other Morale Boosters The City Council has, in the last two years, undertaken two recognition activities . which have gone over well with staff; end of the year gift, and change of summer hours at City Hall. Other things to consider would be casual day, and computer or phone purchase options. . Overall, I think there are both financial and personal benefits which come from these types of programs. Some are better than others. With the recent move to "reinventing" government, the . question becomes more of general incentive programs vs. recognition/participation programs. Recommended Action . Staff would like further direction on the idea of employee service recognition programs. BF/sls . . .. .