QWE Practice Guideline: 140: Enhance productivity and wages through both monetary and non-monetary incentives

Target group: All organizations that employ persons with disabilities

Practice Description

Implement a variety of employee reward and recognition programs.

Resources Needed

Subject matter experts/trainers

• HR and other staff to manage rewards and recognition

Implementation Process

Implement a variety of employee reward and recognition programs, such as:

• Annual bonuses
• Annual Christmas party for staff and their family, including entertainment for adults and children
• Recognition certificate and monetary award for Employee of the Month
• Recognition certificate and monetary award for Employee of the Year
• Periodic work unit picnics and on-site lunch meals sponsored by individual project managers

Outcomes/Results

• Reduced attrition of supervisory staff
• Increased production by subordinate personnel
• Increased employee loyalty
• Contributes to cohesion between subordinates, managers, and executive staff, while facilitating positive relationships throughout the organization

NPA: JP Industries
Location: Tucson, AZ
Date Submitted: 2013
Website: http://jpindustries.org/

Resources: Quality Work Environment Workbook