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A Guide to Developing a Successful Employee Recognition Program

All employees like to be recognized and appreciated for the work they do for their employer. Employee recognition programs provide an opportunity to recognize and thank staff and faculty for their contributions, dedication, and commitment to the ISU community. 

Each year the University recognizes employees through The Employee Recognition Reception to recognize the contributions of employees who achieved a length of service milestone during the calendar year. The reception provides an opportunity to recognize employees for their valuable contributions to ISU and congratulate them on reaching a length of service milestone.

The University Medallion was established in 1997 to recognize Indiana State University staff displaying a history of loyalty, dependability, and service to the University and the Terre Haute Community. The University Medallion is the highest honor that can be conferred on an employee by the University. ISU staff nominate individuals they feel have shown exceptional spirit throughout their years of service to ISU, distinguished achievement in their career, and involvement in the community.

The ExtraMile Award certificate can be given by any individual, full-time, regular employee, department, committee, or unit.  The nomination form for this award can we found on the Office of Human Resources web page. The award is given to an individual or aforementioned organizational unit to show appreciation for exhibiting the ExtraMile attitude, for catching them doing something right, or for outstanding performance. Supervisors are encouraged to give this award to their employees. 

However, recognition is most effective when it takes place on a regular basis and in a variety of different ways. It is also important that recognition activities be aligned with the culture of your division and/or department. An employee recognition program provides managers and supervisors different...