STAFF RECOGNITION Clause Samples

The STAFF RECOGNITION clause establishes guidelines for acknowledging the contributions of personnel involved in a project or service. Typically, it outlines how staff members will be credited, such as listing names in reports, publications, or public communications, and may specify the criteria or process for such recognition. This clause ensures that individuals receive appropriate acknowledgment for their work, promoting transparency and morale while preventing disputes over credit.
STAFF RECOGNITION. Employees may take advantage of opportunities for on-the-job training, formal training, performing higher-level duties, and other opportunities to expand their knowledge base and demonstrate increased skills. Demonstrating increased skills is one way employees may increase their value to UC and become eligible for salary increases or lump sum bonuses. This program is a responsibility shared by both the employee and the immediate supervisor. Employees are encouraged to work with their supervisor to plan the activities and functions that will lead to skill development. Employees are encouraged to set and follow through with training and development goals. To support this program in an equitable manner, supervisors, managers and directors are shall announce opportunities within the work area that will allow interested and qualified employees to benefit from internal development opportunities. Employees are encouraged to communicate openly and frequently with their immediate supervisor concerning skill development goals. Meetings during the year are encouraged to facilitate communication between supervisors and employees about progress toward skill development and career plans. Employee contributions can be assessed through positive change or improvement in the following areas: 1. Knowledge, Skills and Ability that demonstrate: • Initiative/Problem solving • Service orientation/Departmental or Institutional Perspective • Operational Effectiveness/Resource ManagementSpecial Projects 2. Outcomes and Results that demonstrate (over a period of time): • Consistency • Dependability • Reliability In determining eligibility for a salary increase or lump sum bonus, employees and supervisors are encouraged to consider the following: • What impact has the employee made on team, departmental, or organizational performance? • What level of competence has been brought to bear in handling the demands of the role? • To what extent have agreed objectives and outcomes been achieved? Examples of activities that may result in a salary increase or lump sum bonus may include but are not limited to: • Provides substantial contribution to the fulfillment of goals and objectives of the Office, Department, or Division through performance of special assignments. • Provides creative, innovative ideas or solutions using strategies, which increase efficiency and/or the effective use of resources or which strengthen the image of the Office, Department or Division. • Demonstrates outstand...