Employee Awards and Recognition. Section 1 - Background and Purpose Recognition of employees through monetary and non-monetary awards reflects the parties’ efforts to promote continuous improvement in Department performance. The employee recognition program provides a positive indication of the parties’ commitment to providing quality public service. The employee recognition program, as described in this article, has the following characteristics: It is an incentive program; that is, employee recognition is based on achievement and improvement. Achievements are linked to the Department’s mission of providing high quality care and service to veterans and the public. The program is intended to motivate employees to strive for excellence. Strong emphasis is placed on recognition of efforts to improve service to veterans and the public. It recognizes the accomplishments of employees both as individuals and as members of groups or teams. Because of the interrelationship of work performed by employees, enhanced Department performance is sought through teamwork, not through competition among individuals. This program is based on the concept that individual employees who, through personal efforts and accomplishments support the goals of their teams, work units and, thus, deserve recognition. It is also based on the concept that groups or teams which improve Department performance deserve recognition. It recognizes that the Department, the Union, and employees have important roles in identifying and recognizing employees deserving of awards and praise. The intent of this program is to promote a positive work environment and to link awards to employee contributions that enhance Department performance. Further, it is the intent of this program to ensure that employees will be appropriately rewarded regardless of changes in the Department’s organizational structure, work processes, or work initiatives.
Employee Awards and Recognition. Employees may be eligible for awards and other forms of recognition under Department, Agency and Division programs (LPS, AMS, USDA, etc.). Awards are granted on the basis of merit and within applicable budget limitations, to individuals or groups. Such awards will be granted in a fair, consistent and objective manner without discrimination. These awards include, but are not limited to, Package Awards, Extra Effort Awards, Quality Step Increases, Spot Awards, Keepsake Awards, Time Off Awards, etc.
Employee Awards and Recognition. The employee recognition program covering bargaining unit employees shall be governed solely by law and Government-wide regulations, Departmental Regulation 0000-000-0, “USDA Employee Awards and Recognition Program”, and the terms of this Agreement. Previously issued Agency instructions shall not apply. Recognitions not listed in this Agreement that are approved by the Department or instituted by individual Agency organizational components during the life of this Agreement may be awarded to bargaining unit employees without further negotiation of this provision.
Employee Awards and Recognition. Section 1 ‐ Purpose Recognition of employees through monetary and non‐monetary awards reflects the parties’ efforts to promote continuous improvement and achievement in Mission Accomplishments. The employee recognition program provides a positive indication of the parties’ commitment to providing quality public service. The intent of this program is to promote a positive work environment and to link awards to employee contributions that enhance Department performance. The program will be administered in accordance with 5 USC, 2301 Merit Principles.
Employee Awards and Recognition. 1. Recognition of employees through monetary and non-monetary awards reflects the parties' efforts to promote continuous improvement in Employer performance. The employee recognition program provides a positive indication of the parties' commitment to providing quality public service. The employee recognition program, as described in this Article, has the following characteristics:
Employee Awards and Recognition. Section 1 – Background and Purpose Recognition of employees through monetary and non-monetary awards reflects the Parties' efforts to promote continuous improvement in the Department’s performance, in accordance with 5 USC Chapter 45, 5 CFR Part 451 and VA Directive and Handbook 5017. The employee recognition program provides a positive indication of the Parties’ commitment to providing quality service to the Department. The employee awards and recognition program, as described in this Article, has the following characteristics: The Parties recognize that awards and recognition can assist in motivating employees in meeting the Department’s objectives for servicing Veterans and will contribute to the efficiency of VA operations and its economy. The Parties recognize that the Department, the Locals and employees have important roles in identifying and recognizing employees deserving of awards. The Department’s awards and recognition program shall recognize the accomplishments of employees as individuals and as members of groups or teams. The intent of this program is to promote a positive work environment and to link awards to recognizing employee’s contributions for enhancing the VA’s mission, regardless of changes in the Department’s organizational structure, work processes or work initiatives.
Employee Awards and Recognition. The Agency agrees to discuss incentive award programs with the Union prior to implementation. First-line supervisors have authority to authorize “on-the-spot”, or instant, awards.
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