Staff Recognition Tips and Resources

It is important to appreciate employee contributions and achievements in a timely and appropriate way to positively influence performance, open channels of communication, improve staff retention, enhance self-worth and confidence, build mutual respect and trust, and reinforce university values and commitments.

Recognition Ideas

Some powerful recognition ideas may include:

• Simply saying "thank you" or "great job"
• Writing a personal note of thanks
• Having a senior executive send a note of thanks
• Providing variable and/or challenging work assignments for employees interested in cross training or acquiring new skills
• Providing work related training and skills upgrading opportunities
• Providing temporary promotion opportunities
• Hosting a group lunch
• Taking the employee out for lunch
• Providing an interest related gift
• SFU logo gift/bookstore gift certificate
• Inspirational poster