Voucher Reward Scheme - Reasons for Nominations
Voucher Reward Scheme - Reasons for Nominations
Below are examples of some reasons for nominations that were found to reflect the purpose of the Voucher Reward Scheme well:
Volunteered to create a presentation regarding roles and responsibilities of the team and communicated this to colleagues at staff meetings. This resulted in all staff having a clearer understanding of the processes and procedures undertaken.In conjunction with the usual responsibilities of their role, has demonstrated commitment by working in the afternoons for two weeks, clearing out rooms and sorting various types of waste and recycling. This was dealt with in a cheerful and positive manner.
Arranged for a group of 30 volunteers to help clean the Royal Mile in advance of the tourist season beginning.
In advance of a VIP visit to the University, undertook preparatory work to ensure that the route to be taken during the function was known. Used initiative throughout the event in order to ensure that the University’s reputation was maintained.
Over the last three months has shown flexibility and commitment to the team by volunteering to work additional hours and on days not normally worked to ensure the team are able to provide on-going support to staff.
Identified a problem with current processes and overhauled the system in a logical and effective way. The problem was acted upon before it became more serious and was tackled in addition to regular duties of the role.
At short notice, and having finished work for the day, agreed to divert from their route home to assist other employees who were having transport difficulties. Demonstrated flexibility and commitment beyond what would normally be expected.
Developed a more streamlined system, which has reduced the amount of input required from other administrative staff and has also enabled a clear deadline for submissions to be instigated.
Voucher rewards should not normally be used for the following:
- Holiday/sickness absence cover (long term cover may be subject to additional payment but through other processes e.g. Acting Up Allowance, payment of additional hours etc.)
- Undertaking the responsibilities outlined in an employee’s job description
- To reward acts of excellence or exceptional effort that are expected to take place in the future
- To reward an improvement in poor performance to an acceptable level