Recognition Questionnaire

1. I prefer recognition to be: a. Given in a group setting b. Given personally in a one-on-one setting c. Given in writing rather than in person 2. I would rather be recognized by: a. My peers b. My manager c. My managers manager 3. I would rather be recognized in front of: a. My peers b. My managers manager c. None of the above

Name: ________________________

4. If I received a performance award I would rather that it be presented to me: a. In a one-on-one setting b. In a team meeting or group setting c. Over lunch as an added reward 5. I would prefer from my manager: a. Daily recognition b. Weekly recognition c. Occasional recognition based on extraordinary accomplishments 6. I value recognition from (circle all that apply): a. My peers b. My manager c. Higher level management Please use the following numbers to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statements below: 1) Disagree Strongly 2) Disagree 3) Neither Agree nor Disagree 4) Agree 5) Agree Strongly ____ 7. It is important to me to be recognized for my work. ____ 8. My paycheck and benefits are the only acknowledgment I seek. ____ 9. My paycheck and benefits are important, but I would also appreciate non-monetary rewards. ____ 10. I am satisfied with my department's current recognition program. ____ 11. The nature of my job allows me adequate opportunity to be recognized. ____ 12. I believe that all employees should be equally rewarded. ____ 13. I think employees should be rewarded for meeting specific criteria "above and beyond" normal duties.

14. Please take a minute to let us know how you feel about various sources of recognition. On a scale of 1 (low) to 5 (high), rate how important the category is to you and rate whether you are satisfied with the amount of recognition you receive from this source. Importance to Me 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 Source of Recognition Director Immediate Manager or Supervisor Peers Customers (internal or external) Satisfaction Level 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5

15. Following is a list of achievements and behaviors for which employees could be recognized. For which of these reasons would you want to be recognized? Which do you think your department values? In each column, you have 15 points to "spend" on these options, in any combination (for example, you could "spend" all 15 points on one item or break them up-8 points on one item, 5 on another, and 2 on yet another). In Column I, let us know which of these things you would most like to be recognized for. In Column II, let us know which of these you think your department values. Each column should total 15 points. What you think your dept/unit values<

Option Creative solutions/cost savings Customer service compliments from clients Service I have provided to my coworkers Collaboration or support of a team effort General on-going contributions to my department Exceptional performance on an ongoing basis Extra responsibilities or special projects above and beyond my normal duties Outstanding attendance Improvement in my efforts My years of service to the company Other TOTAL POINTS

What you want recognition for

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16. Following are a variety of ways that employees' contributions can be recognized at the departmental level. How would you most like to be recognized? As above, assign 15 points in the first column according to the importance to you of each form of recognition. In the second column, place a check mark if you would not want to be recognized in this way. Would not want this form of recognition

Type of Recognition/Reward A personal "thank you" or note from my supervisor, manager, or co-worker Acknowledgement and recognition by my customer (internal or external, as applicable) Department-wide acknowledgement in writing or at a staff meeting A formal letter describing my accomplishments An award, certificate, or gift from an established recognition program in my department Nomination for a monetary performance award Public acknowledgement for my years of service to the company An office-wide party or other fun communitybuilding social event The opportunity to work on an interesting assignment or project Being asked for my input and expertise The opportunity to improve my job-related skills or knowledge Participation in professional or career development opportunities (workshops, conferences, career-counseling, etc.) Pay and benefits Time off Other (describe): TOTAL POINTS

Points for Importance to Me

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17. If I were recognized in the ways I identified in question 16, this is the effect it might have:

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In my department, we already recognize others by:

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Some other ways my department could acknowledge or appreciate employees might be:

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Other comments (questions I wish you had asked and how I would have answered them):