Effective immediately, limits have been placed on the number of Thank ‘U’ medallions employees can send and redeem.
Meanwhile, a new “Appreciation E-Card” function on Firefly provides another way employees can show their appreciation for each other.
Thank ‘U’ medallion limits
Thank ‘U’ Rewards are a way employees recognize their colleagues for excellent service. Anyone may request that a Thank ‘U’ message be sent to a deserving colleague. The recipient will receive a Thank ‘U’ card and a medallion redeemable for gifts or services.
“The program has been so popular that these limits have had to be established in order to remain within the budget available,” said John Russell, assistant vice chancellor for human resources.
As of June 17, employees can send 12 medallions a year. Also, employees can redeem 10 medallions for the calendar year. Previously, employees could redeem 20 medallions per year.
“These limits will not effect most employees,” Russell said.
Between June 17 and Jan. 1, employees can send 12 medallions. However, employees who already have redeemed 10 or more medallions in 2009 must wait until the start of 2010 to redeem additional Thank ‘U’ awards.
E-Cards a good way to show appreciation
Employees who wish to show their appreciation to other UNMC staffers are encouraged to use the new “Appreciation E-Card” function on Firefly.
E-Cards are a great way to:
- Wish co-workers or colleagues Happy Birthday;
- Congratulate someone on a promotion; and/or
- Thank an employee for continued commitment.
E-Cards can be customized and one feature allows users to preset dates for occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries.
“It’s a memorable gesture sure to put a smile on anyone’s face and remind them that you care about their professional growth or personal achievement,” said Carmen Sirizzotti, division director of human resources’ employee relations.
There is no limit on the number of “Appreciation E-Cards” that can be sent.
For more information about Thank ‘U’ rewards, contact Amanda Tuttle at atuttle@unmc.edu or call 559-5489. For more information about “Appreciation E-Cards,” contact Margaret Boyce at 559-4371.