Hi, recently I have joined an IT company. We want to start the "Employee of the Month" program. Could anyone please suggest on what parameters we should select the EOM and how to create a detailed nomination form for the same.
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Garishma
From India, Jaipur
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Employee satisfaction and workplace happiness
Employee satisfaction and workplace happiness can be achieved by promoting awards such as the Employee of the Month every month to generate healthy competition and motivation among employees. One of the aspects of selecting the Employee of the Month is the criteria that need to be followed to pick the best of the lot. The selection criteria depend on two main aspects: quality of work and attitude towards work. Some other factors that help in deciding the best employee of the month include performance, quality, attendance, and a couple of other factors from the previous month depending on the role of the employee.
Criteria for selecting the Employee of the Month
1. One of the key eligibility criteria is that the employee needs to be at the said location for a period of at least two years and must not be on probation during the time of nomination.
2. The title of Employee of the Month can be earned by an employee more than once, with a break of at least a stipulated time period between receiving the last award and the next award.
3. The employee needs to be a proactive individual who does not hesitate to take initiatives as and when required.
4. The employee needs to deliver a high quality of work consistently.
5. The employee must be a great team player who can adjust in any setting and environment and has the flair to gel and work in tandem with people of varied temperaments.
6. The employee needs to possess leadership qualities.
7. Above all, the employee must be an individual with a positive attitude to work effectively in any work environment.
Process for selecting Employee of the Month
1. The process of selecting the best employee for the month is done by following a proper process via which the award is narrowed down to one individual. Usually, in most organizations, the appropriate criteria and form for such an award are posted on the HR section of the company website.
2. Then, nominations are solicited from employees so that they can apply once the notice is posted. The completed form for the reward needs to be submitted to the HR point of contact.
3. The nominator needs to sign the form. The HR is not responsible for formulating the Employee of the Month committee. It is usually formed by past Employee of the Month members.
4. On a monthly basis, this committee meets and reviews all the nominations and selects the appropriate employee for the upcoming month for the said category. A follow-up email is sent if required.
5. The HR collaborates with the relevant managers/directors/supervisors to discuss and solicit their opinions.
6. Once all the required processes are complete, the HR shares an email intimating everyone that an award function is coming up, announcing the stipulated time and venue for the same.
7. After the employee receives the award, his or her name is highlighted either in the department newsletter, communicated across the team/organization via mailers, and is also highlighted in the monthly newsletter of the HR and put up on the HR web page too.
Most importantly, your parameters should be clear and designed according to each area of work.
Ask your employees to maintain a notebook wherein they are supposed to note the works entrusted to them by their HODs on a daily basis and ask them to maintain columns like:
- Description of the Work
- When the Work is to be completed
- The Work Completed on
- If delay, how many days
- Reasons for delaying work
- Efficiency
This should be signed by the HOD and include their remarks on a daily basis. After completion of the month, all the books relating to various departments should be taken and evaluated to determine the "Best Employee of the Month."
I hope this will be helpful for you.
Regards, Amit
Encl: Nomination Form
From India, Surat
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Employee satisfaction and workplace happiness can be achieved by promoting awards such as the Employee of the Month every month to generate healthy competition and motivation among employees. One of the aspects of selecting the Employee of the Month is the criteria that need to be followed to pick the best of the lot. The selection criteria depend on two main aspects: quality of work and attitude towards work. Some other factors that help in deciding the best employee of the month include performance, quality, attendance, and a couple of other factors from the previous month depending on the role of the employee.
Criteria for selecting the Employee of the Month
1. One of the key eligibility criteria is that the employee needs to be at the said location for a period of at least two years and must not be on probation during the time of nomination.
2. The title of Employee of the Month can be earned by an employee more than once, with a break of at least a stipulated time period between receiving the last award and the next award.
3. The employee needs to be a proactive individual who does not hesitate to take initiatives as and when required.
4. The employee needs to deliver a high quality of work consistently.
5. The employee must be a great team player who can adjust in any setting and environment and has the flair to gel and work in tandem with people of varied temperaments.
6. The employee needs to possess leadership qualities.
7. Above all, the employee must be an individual with a positive attitude to work effectively in any work environment.
Process for selecting Employee of the Month
1. The process of selecting the best employee for the month is done by following a proper process via which the award is narrowed down to one individual. Usually, in most organizations, the appropriate criteria and form for such an award are posted on the HR section of the company website.
2. Then, nominations are solicited from employees so that they can apply once the notice is posted. The completed form for the reward needs to be submitted to the HR point of contact.
3. The nominator needs to sign the form. The HR is not responsible for formulating the Employee of the Month committee. It is usually formed by past Employee of the Month members.
4. On a monthly basis, this committee meets and reviews all the nominations and selects the appropriate employee for the upcoming month for the said category. A follow-up email is sent if required.
5. The HR collaborates with the relevant managers/directors/supervisors to discuss and solicit their opinions.
6. Once all the required processes are complete, the HR shares an email intimating everyone that an award function is coming up, announcing the stipulated time and venue for the same.
7. After the employee receives the award, his or her name is highlighted either in the department newsletter, communicated across the team/organization via mailers, and is also highlighted in the monthly newsletter of the HR and put up on the HR web page too.
Most importantly, your parameters should be clear and designed according to each area of work.
Ask your employees to maintain a notebook wherein they are supposed to note the works entrusted to them by their HODs on a daily basis and ask them to maintain columns like:
- Description of the Work
- When the Work is to be completed
- The Work Completed on
- If delay, how many days
- Reasons for delaying work
- Efficiency
This should be signed by the HOD and include their remarks on a daily basis. After completion of the month, all the books relating to various departments should be taken and evaluated to determine the "Best Employee of the Month."
I hope this will be helpful for you.
Regards, Amit
Encl: Nomination Form
From India, Surat
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