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<br /> . ". <br />Memorandum - Employee Service Recognition Program 1 <br />Page Four <br />September 12, 1997 .. <br />6. Employee of the month/year <br /> This would be similar to service recognition in that employees are recognized for 1 <br /> their performance. The question is, "How", and I would contend that this type of <br /> program may only create hard feelings among other employees. <br />7. Incentive Pay 1 <br /> I also like the idea of incentive/merit pay. The pay should be based upon specific <br /> goals and objectives which are established each year. This requires each I <br /> Department Head to be firm, fair and believe in the program. It only takes one <br /> Department Head who regularly gives/denies merit pay to ruin a good system. I <br /> prefer lump sum incentives to salary increases. It would be interesting to research I <br /> sick leave incentives. (i.e., bonus for not using sick leave or a buy-back of unused <br /> sick leave.) <br />8. Special Events . <br /> These are valuable if everyone is involved and everyone has an understanding of 1 <br /> why the event is being held. Are these events being planned and sponsored by the <br /> City Council for the employee's as a way of saying "thanks," or are they simply <br /> events where the City is providing money and allowing the staff to plan for the ., <br /> event from a camaraderie perspective. The question always raised is, "Who is <br /> going to pay for the event?" These events may include a Christmas party, <br /> summer picnic, etc. . <br />9. Other Morale Boosters <br /> The City Council has, in the last two years, undertaken two recognition activities I <br /> which have gone over well with staff; end of the year gift, and change of summer <br /> hours at City Hall. Other things to consider would be casual day, and computer or <br /> phone purchase options. I <br />Overall, I think there are both financial and personal benefits which come from these types of <br />programs. Some are better than others. With the recent move to "reinventing" government, the I <br />question becomes more of general incentive programs vs. recognition/participation programs. <br />Recommended Action . <br />Staff would like further direction on the idea of employee service recognition programs. <br />BF/sls . <br /> I <br /> -- <br /> I <br />