SPEED FIBRE GROUP EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAMME

SPEED FIBRE GROUP

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAMME

“Our success relies on your contribution and commitment to the Business”

“Your success relies on your hard work and commitment recognised by your teammates and your Line Manager”

NOMINATE TODAY!

Purpose and Eligibility

SFG empowers each employee to highlight and have recognised the hard work our colleagues, peers, and teams do every day regardless of their job title, role, function, or geographical location in the Group. We want to support a culture where you are encouraged to perform to your greatest ability and to know that this will be valued, appreciated and rewarded.

All permanent, full, part-time and fixed term employees, are eligible to participate in our recognition awards. Contractors, Consultants, temporary employees or agency workers are not eligible to partake in our awards.

Award Reasons and Structure

You are encouraged to nominate employees who have demonstrated the exemplary behaviours that embody our SFG values and principles in achieving key business outcomes.

Everyone is encouraged to nominate someone who contributes to the growth of the business, no matter how small, going the extra mile is the best outcome for all.

There are a range of awards to recognize varying levels of employee contributions.

EVERY QUARTER

1. Outstanding Employee of the Quarter, nominated by Managers.

This award is given to the employee who goes above and beyond the general requirements of their role so that both they and the business become more successful. They demonstrate an attitude and disposition that distinguishes them from others. They show dedication, reliability, integrity, teamwork, and professionalism. They are trusted to deliver, with a proven track record of inclusivity by making it a priority to ensure that everyone on the team is involved.

Nominations for this award will be considered in the last month of each quarter apart from Q4 whereby this will be opened in November. This will be open to Line Managers to nominate via Workvivo. The HR Dept will advise when nominations are open via a push notification from Workvivo to your mailbox.

The HR Team will collect all nominations and will contact each Manager who made a nomination to discuss the reason(s) why they believe their nominee deserves the award.

The announcement of the award recipient will be made at the Town Hall.

Each employee nominated during the quarter will be then eligible to win the grand prize in December for Employee of the Year.

2. Outstanding Employee of the Quarter, nominated by the Employees.

This award is given to the employee who has had a positive impact on improving the service of their colleagues in carrying out their duties with conscientiousness and diligence. They are reliable, helpful, supportive to others, and always willing to give advice. They integrate with all levels of the business and have a thorough understanding of what other departments do, they maintain good interdepartmental relations and collaborate with all. They are consistently positive and encouraging to others. They make working with others a positive and enjoyable experience.

Nominations for this award will be considered in the last month of each quarter apart from Q4 whereby this will be opened in November. This will be open to all employees to nominate via Workvivo. The HR Dept will advise when nominations are open via a push notification from Workvivo to your mailbox.

The HR Team will collect all nominations and will contact each Employee who made a nomination to discuss the reason(s) why they believe their nominee deserves the award.

The announcement of the award recipient will be made at the Town Hall.

Each employee nominated during the quarter will be then eligible to win the grand prize in December for Employee of the Year.

ANNUALLY

The following awards will be open for the month of November and will close on 1st December. The HR Dept will advise when nominations are open via a push notification from Workvivo to your mailbox. All Employees are invited to nominate another. The HR Team will collect all nominations and will then award the candidate with the most votes or in the case of a tie, the ELT will make the final decision.

3. All Stars Team / Department of the Year, nominated by the ELT

This is the award for the team which has demonstrated outstanding performance during the year. (Please note that this can be a sub-team or an entire department). Nominations for a team may relate to one or more which has:

• Had a significant positive impact on improving the services of others, whether internally in any area of the business or externally through interactions with clients, customers, service users etc.

• Performed outstandingly over the course of the year, overcoming any challenges they may have encountered.

• Shown themselves to be advocates of the values of the business and are champions in delivering the best results through application of knowledge and a positive attitude.

• Demonstrated innovation and creativity.

• Uniquely assisted in helping to create a positive culture in the business by their energy and enthusiasm and participation at company events.

• Inspired people to perform, setting positive examples for others to strive for.

• Delivered exceptional results, and is always striving for excellence.

• Delivered high customer satisfaction and received excellent client/ customer reviews.

This award will be closed and only the ELT will be allowed to make nominations. Award winners will be announced at the end of year Christmas Party.

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4. “Have No Fear” Award –nominated by Everyone

This award goes out to the individual who ‘shows no fear’ in their everyday working life. Whether it is presenting ideas which may or may not bear fruit, they don’t shy away from an opportunity to submit their contributions and are willing to stick their neck out and give it their all, without fear of failure. They probe, they ask, they query but all for the right reason: to learn more. Your nomination should go to the individual who stays true to themselves– they are unique, authentic and challenge the status quo.

5. “Standing Ovation” Award, nominated by Everyone.

This award is given to the employee who deserves a standing ovation for all aspects of their work, whether it is adapting to or implementing new

changes, staying with a task until it is completed, how they successfully interact with customers, clients, internal peers or managers; it doesn’t matter what is going on in the office, this person is completely focussed on the task in front of them. Their willingness to help others, their ability to always keep the show on the road, no matter what, and their support in attaining the company goals highlights they are genuine role models and the business recognises their efforts!

6. Mr or Ms Congeniality Award, nominated by Everyone.

This award is given to that person who demonstrates kindness, friendliness, integrity, and generosity. They help maintain a kind working environment without needing to be asked. Their added enthusiasm is contagious and they greatly contribute to promoting a healthy and positive workplace culture.

7. “The Notetaker” Award, nominated by Everyone

You know if you zone out in a meeting, or can’t attend a team’s call, this colleague will have your back with a copy of the notes. They are the individuals who won’t go anywhere without their notepad and pen and can’t help writing things down, even if it’s just to practice their calligraphy!

This award recognises the unique talents of their penmanship and diligence – factual, reliable, and dependable.

8. “The Code Red” Award, nominated by Everyone

No, not the Jack Nicholson one, this is for the person who everyone knows they can go to when it seems

like a situation is getting out of control or when they know they will get good advice – they are the problem solvers. They are the fixers, the unbreakable multitools who, no matter how dicey the situation, will know exactly what to do. They may even coach you in how to do it yourself! MacGyvers, without the mullet!

9. “Pop Culture Master/ Superfan” Award, nominated by Everyone.

No matter what time of the day it is, you can count on this coworker who’s always doing the seemingly endless job of keeping the workplace up to date on what’s happening in the outside world! Whether it’s a new show on Netflix or current affairs,they know it all and are superfans. They are the ones who inject a bit of glamour and gossip into the workplace.

SFG AWARD STRUCTURE

Recognition/ Nomination Tips

These quick tips can help you make every recognition /nomination moment count…

Whilst most employees prefer to have their recognition delivered immediately for a job well done, we also feel that public recognition by nominating someone for an award highlights the value and contribution that they bring to the business.

We must also take into account those who may not want public recognition, so please use your best judgement and take people’s individual preference into account.

We must also acknowledge our people with different cultures, values and customs. Ensure we do not create an atmosphere of winners or losers but that this is a fun and engaging programme focusing on accomplishments.

Why nominate?

• We are telling our people what the value and behaviours we are expecting

• We are acknowledging hard work and achievement

• We are encouraging peer to peer recognition

• We are sustaining engagement

• We are creating role models

• We are facilitating open feedback

• We are becoming coaches to others

• We are encouraging a ‘pay it forward’ culture

When you are contacted by HR to provide reasons for your nomination

– please consider the following:

• Provide specifics or the context for the recognition – why are you nominating this person?

• Was there a particular situation that led you to nominate the person for this award? If so, what was the outcome?

• What were the behaviours shown?

• Is the nomination appropriate to the award or the level of achievement? The nomination should be given for the achievement rather than one who may do someone else a favour

• Did it have an impact, was time invested?

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