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Creating a culture of everyday appreciation\u202f<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

This toolkit gives you tools and ideas to recognize your team\u2019s contributions, strengthen connection, and create a culture of appreciation where everyone feels seen.<\/p><\/div>

Recognizing service milestones\u202f<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

We encourage you to recognize staff at 1 and 3-year milestones and then starting in year five, staff also may chose to receive a service award for\u202ftheir continuous service (e.g., 5, 10, 15-year milestones).<\/p><\/div>

UW-wide recognition and award programs\u202f<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

Consider nominating staff who make extraordinary contributions to UW for a Distinguished Staff Award or a David B. Thorud Leadership Award.<\/p><\/div>

Create a unit-level recognition program\u202f<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

A strong unit-level recognition program creates space for that kind of everyday appreciation to thrive. When employees are empowered to recognize one another, it builds trust, reinforces shared values, and fosters a culture where everyone feels seen.<\/p><\/div>

Employee recognition FAQs<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

Answers to frequently asked questions about employee recognition.<\/p><\/div>

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