AWARDS PROGRAM. The Parties agree that the employee suggestion, incentive, and performance award programs are beneficial to both Management and the employee. The awards program will be administered in accordance 5 CFR 451, 430, and 531, Forest Service Handbook (FSH 6109.13—
AWARDS PROGRAM. 1. The Parties agree that the employee suggestion, incentive, and performance award programs are beneficial to both management and the employee. The Awards Program will be administered in accordance with 5 CFR Parts 451, 430, and 531, the USDA Guide for Employee Recognition, or as any of the foregoing are superseded.
2. Employee Recognition: An award is something bestowed or an action taken to recognize and reward individual or team achievement that contributed to meeting organizational goals or improving the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the Forest Service operations or is in the public interest. Awards may have the effect of motivating employees to increase their productivity and creativity for the benefit of the agency and its customers. Awards programs will be fair in the distribution of awards. All employees will be given an opportunity to work at a level sufficient for award eligibility. Employees must have received at least a Superior or Outstanding summary rating to be eligible for a performance bonus. All awards other than quality step increases are available to temporary employees. However, Term employees are eligible for quality step increases.
A. Nonmonetary Extra Effort Awards: recognition given for a specific outstanding accomplishment such as a superior contribution on a short term assignment or project, an act of heroism, scientific achievement, major discovery or significant cost savings. Types of these awards include; time off awards, keepsakes, letters of appreciation and honorary awards.
B. Monetary Extra Effort Awards: recognition given for a particular accomplishment such as those defined in Section 2.a above. Dollar amounts are determined by the value of benefit and application of the contribution to the Forest Service’s mission or goals. Nonmonetary awards can be given in conjunction with monetary recognition. Types of these awards include extra effort and spot.
C. Performance Bonuses: monetary recognition given for performing well over the appraisal cycle. Types of these awards include lump sum performance bonuses and Quality Step Increases.
3. Management will schedule an appropriate presentation of an award for an employee.
4. Upon request from the union and in accordance with applicable laws, management will provide the awards list for the last 3 years. The standard report will include: type of award, amount, date of award, pay plan, grade, series, title, bargaining unit status code, and organizational codes to Level 5...
AWARDS PROGRAM. 1) The Parties agree that an Awards Program is a necessary and useful mechanism through which employee accomplishments may be recognized.
2) The Employer will continue to xxxxxx and administer an on-going program which shall:
a) Ensure consistency and equity in the application of standards and criteria established for making awards;
b) Act promptly on employee contributions so as to encourage maximum employee participation; and
AWARDS PROGRAM. 1. The Parties agree that the employee suggestion, incentive, and performance award programs are beneficial to both Management and the employee. The awards program will be administered in accordance with Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 451, 430, and 531 (5 CFR Parts 451, 430, and 531,) Forest
2. Employee Recognition: An award is something bestowed or an action taken to recognize and reward individual or team achievement that contributed to meeting organizational goals or improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of the Forest Service operations or is in the public interest. Group awards should be given based on the employee’s contribution or participatory value rather than solely on the employee’s grade. Awards may have the effect of motivating employees to increase their productivity and creativity for the benefit of the agency and its customers. To meet this goal, awards should be given as soon as possible after the achievement. Awards programs will be equitable in opportunity and there must be fairness and equity in the distribution of awards. All employees will be given an equal opportunity to work at a level sufficient for award eligibility. Except for Quality-Step Increases, all awards are available to temporary employees; however, term employees are eligible for Quality-Step Increases.
3. Effective awards programs include performance bonus awards, monetary awards, nonmonetary awards, and time-off awards. Also included are peer programs and the Length of Service recognition.
a. Performance Bonuses: Recognition given for performance rated above fully successful. The two types of awards are the lump-sum performance bonus and Quality-Step Increase. See FSH 6109.13 – Performance, Training, And Awards Handbook, Chapter 10 – Performance Management Program for further informa- tion on performance bonus awards.
AWARDS PROGRAM. Either party to a local Union/Management Committee may initiate discussions on the awards program, with the intent of improving the program. The Parties may jointly choose to obtain reactions from bargaining unit employees, supervisors, or managers.
AWARDS PROGRAM. 1. The Parties agree that the employee suggestion, incentive, and performance award programs are beneficial to both Management and the employee. The awards program will be administered in accordance with Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 451, 430, and 531 (5 CFR Parts 451, 430 and 531) and DR 0000-000-0, USDA Awards and Recognition Program.
2. The Parties agree that safety, civil rights, productivity, efficiency, and public service may receive emphasis in the awards program.
3. An award is something bestowed or an action taken to recognize and reward individual or team achievement that contributed to meeting organizational goals or improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of the Agency operations. Awards may have the effect of motivating employees to increase their productivity and creativity for the benefit of the Agency mission and the public we serve. To meet this goal, awards should be given as soon as possible after the achievement. Award programs will be equitable in opportunity and a fairness in the distribution of awards.
4. Performance Bonuses: Recognition may be given at Management election for performance rated above fully successful. Types of awards may include lump-sum performance bonuses and Quality Step increases. See DR 0000-000-0, USDA Awards and Recognition Program.
AWARDS PROGRAM. The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, Inc. Awards FIRST, SECOND & THRID PLACE winners in Fine Arts Village categories. Categories must have at least 4 participating artists to be judged. Crafts awards are FIRST, SECOND & THRID PLACE of all participating artist in Crafts. Artwork is judged during the first day of the Festival, March 7, 2020 by a group of judges, whose names will be announced after the judging is completed and awards are presented. Artist Amenities ● Easy load-in/out ●Breakfast – Sat. & Sun. ● Individually listed on our website ●Overnight Security ● 100,000 + Attendance of art buying patrons.
AWARDS PROGRAM. Suggestions for improvements in methods used in the operation and maintenance program are always welcome, as are suggestions for reducing costs of the program. Employees having such suggestions should submit them in writing to the Assistant Superintendent for consideration for cash awards. Suggestions will be reviewed as received by a committee consisting of the Superintendent of Schools, the Assistant Superintendent, the Director of Facilities and one person from the CSEA Maintenance Section. Recommendations for cash awards ranging from $10 to $100 will be made to the Board for each suggestion consistent with the merit and the value of the suggestion. Any changes and or improvements shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
AWARDS PROGRAM. 1. The Parties agree that the employee suggestion, incentive, and performance award programs are beneficial to both Management and the employee. The awards program will be administered in accordance with Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 451, 430, and 531 (5 CFR Parts 451, 430, and 531,) Forest Service Handbook (FSH 6109.13 – Performance, Training, and Awards Handbook, Chapter 10), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Guide for Employee Recognition. The Parties mutually agree that safety, civil rights, productivity, efficiency, and public service will receive emphasis in the awards program. Labor Management Relations Committees and/or Partnership Councils may periodically evaluate and review the unit’s awards program to ensure the administration is fair, equitable, effective, and understandable.
2. Employee Recognition: An award is something bestowed or an action taken to recognize and reward individual or team achievement that contributed to meeting organizational goals or improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of the Forest Service operations or is in the public interest. Group awards should be given based on the employee’s contribution or participatory value rather than solely on the employee’s grade. Awards may have the effect of motivating employees to increase their productivity and creativity for the benefit of the agency and its customers. To meet this goal, awards should be given as soon as possible after the achievement. Awards programs will be equitable in opportunity and there must be fairness and equity in the distribution of awards. All employees will be given an equal opportunity to work at a level sufficient for award eligibility. Except for Quality-Step Increases, all awards are available to temporary employees; however, term employees are eligible for Quality-Step Increases.
3. Effective awards programs include performance bonus awards, monetary awards, nonmonetary awards, and time-off awards. Also included are peer programs and the Length of Service recognition.
a. Performance Bonuses: Recognition given for performance rated above fully successful. The two types of awards are the lump-sum performance bonus and Quality-Step Increase. See FSH 6109.13 – Performance, Training, And Awards Handbook, Chapter 10 – Performance Management Program for further informa- tion on performance bonus awards.
AWARDS PROGRAM. 1. The Parties agree that the employee suggestion, incentive, and performance award programs are beneficial to both Management and the employee. The awards program will be administered in accordance with Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 451, 430, and 531 (5 CFR Parts 451, 430, and 531,) and the USDA Guide for Employee Recognition. The Parties mutually agree that safety, civil rights, productivity, efficiency, and public service will receive emphasis in the awards program. It is an appropriate matter for a Labor Management Relations Committee and/or Partnership Council to periodically evaluate and review the unit’s awards program and make recommendations to ensure the administration of the awards program is fair, equitable, effective, and understandable.
