Manager Guide - Service Anniversary Recognition

Manager Guide - Service Anniversary Recognition

Their work makes an impact. Show them a world of thanks!

As a manager, we invite you to take an active role in celebrating your team member's upcoming milestone anniversary, Service anniversaries are a wonderful opportunity to recognise and reward your team member's commitment and contributions in a meaningful, impactful way.

We encourage you to use your imagination and make the announcement unique to the team member and  department. Use the following strategies in your upcoming presentation to the honouree.

Be Timely

Present the service anniversary award in person to the team member on or very close to the anniversary  date, Plan your presentation based on the level of attention each honouree is comfortable with. When honouring multiple employees, be sure to recognise each employee individually.

Personalise Appropriately

Plan a recognition that's tailored to the individual being recognised Would this recipient be more relaxed in a smaller group setting? It's important to inform the honouree that a special event is being planned and discuss any concerns beforehand so that there are no uncomfortable surprises.

Gather Your Team

Where appropriate, schedule a time when the presentation can be made to the honouree in the presence of peers — at a staff meeting or team lunch. The presentation should be celebratory.

Recognise

Make the event personal by recounting specific contributions the honouree has made to you and the organisation, Remember; reaching this anniversary milestone is a fantastic achievement as well.

Engage

Invite team members to share any work-related stories, and give the honouree an opportunity to share  some stories or say a few words of thanks.

Service award recognitions are a great way to demonstrate the respect you have for your employee's contributions to the organisation — so pull out all the stops! Remember, it's the timeliness and personalisation that make a lasting impression.

Thank you for taking your key role in this tradition to heart, and thank you for helping make this milestone the best it can be for your employee.