Everyone,
This link may be helpful to you in preparing for potential actions relative to the latest flu outbreak, and in educating your management team and employees. - Paul Burdeaus, BEDC Website Liaison
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/businesschecklist.html
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Recommendation for Anti-Harassment Training Needed
From one of our members:
Can you please share any recommendations you have for anti-harassment training, either online or on-site? We are currently using Workplace Answers and would appreciate hearing what others are doing for 2009 recertifications.
Can you please share any recommendations you have for anti-harassment training, either online or on-site? We are currently using Workplace Answers and would appreciate hearing what others are doing for 2009 recertifications.
Vendor Credentialing
From one of our members:
Does anyone support the commercial side of the business specificaly with with sales employees going through the rigors of vendor credentialing with hospistals or labs/clinics? I need help regarding vendor credentialing and would appreciate any information or insight on how to best address this. On a nation-wide level, the vendors I am dealing with right now are Vendormate, Status Blue and RepTrax.
Does anyone support the commercial side of the business specificaly with with sales employees going through the rigors of vendor credentialing with hospistals or labs/clinics? I need help regarding vendor credentialing and would appreciate any information or insight on how to best address this. On a nation-wide level, the vendors I am dealing with right now are Vendormate, Status Blue and RepTrax.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Title Question
Q: "We've just hired an Exec Asst for our CEO. Do any of you have this position, and if so, what title do you use on their business cards? Do you indicated Executive Assistant to the CEO - or just EA? This is trivial, I know, but your info will help."
Innovation Awards?
Q: "If any of you has a program within your R&D department that recognizes and rewards specific contributions around Innovation (publications, posters, patents…) and are willing to share the specifics of the program, the rewards and the guidelines, we would very much appreciate it. Our company is working on developing a program and we would like to ensure we are developing one that parallels others in the industry."
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Extra pay for Radiation Safety Officers?
Q: "Do you pay a premium for your person (or people) who are Radiation Safety Officers in addition to their normal job duties? We have an RA 3 also performing these duties".
Spot Rewards
Q: From one of our members: "I am looking for sample policy statements on spot rewards. If you don't have a written statement, I would still appreciate learning any dollar guidelines you apply."
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The rewards range from $25 - $250 (grossed up by some). Everyone seems to be in basic agreement for the reason behind the reward - going above and beyond the call of duty, or on the smaller scale for one employee to say thank you to another. One respondent indicated that the plan applies to Directors and below (our current plan applies only to those below manager).
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We have a more generic Achievement Award program that is used as a vehicle for recognizing achievements outside of the normal scope of the job. I've attached a copy of it and the form the person would complete.
Generally, the award is between $250 to $750 (the award is grossed up to back out taxes), however the manager can write in a larger or smaller dollar amount. In some cases they want to give a non-cash award such as a dinner for two to a nice restaurant. And by law these awards are taxable to the employee.
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It is so tricky to recognize individuals and keep a team focus. We have an annual award for the most significant accomplishments you can see below we recognize different types of scientific contributions in these. This program is accompanied by a quarterly program that focuses more on teams and a spot type program. Please let me know if you have specific questions. Good luck! Deanna
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Top level-annual awards
An award will be given for exemplary performance based on positive achievements by individuals and/or teams, and to recognize those who demonstrate innovation and dedication to their work and a commitment to excellence.
- Award 1 for breakthroughs in scientific technology innovations
- Award 2 for milestone achievements in product developments, collaborations, etc.
- Award 3 for stars who have done
Special achievements and/or made special proposals that are dramatically impacting business development, e.g. cost savings and efficiencies, etc.
- Eligibility: all regular full-time employees (excluding vice-presidents and above) based on solicited nominations.
- Frequency: annually with presentation at the beginning of the new year.
- Award limit: allows up to 5 individuals and/or small teams of 3 people or less to be awarded annually.
- Award: will be a combination of cash and stock options
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The rewards range from $25 - $250 (grossed up by some). Everyone seems to be in basic agreement for the reason behind the reward - going above and beyond the call of duty, or on the smaller scale for one employee to say thank you to another. One respondent indicated that the plan applies to Directors and below (our current plan applies only to those below manager).
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We have a more generic Achievement Award program that is used as a vehicle for recognizing achievements outside of the normal scope of the job. I've attached a copy of it and the form the person would complete.
Generally, the award is between $250 to $750 (the award is grossed up to back out taxes), however the manager can write in a larger or smaller dollar amount. In some cases they want to give a non-cash award such as a dinner for two to a nice restaurant. And by law these awards are taxable to the employee.
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It is so tricky to recognize individuals and keep a team focus. We have an annual award for the most significant accomplishments you can see below we recognize different types of scientific contributions in these. This program is accompanied by a quarterly program that focuses more on teams and a spot type program. Please let me know if you have specific questions. Good luck! Deanna
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Top level-annual awards
An award will be given for exemplary performance based on positive achievements by individuals and/or teams, and to recognize those who demonstrate innovation and dedication to their work and a commitment to excellence.
- Award 1 for breakthroughs in scientific technology innovations
- Award 2 for milestone achievements in product developments, collaborations, etc.
- Award 3 for stars who have done
Special achievements and/or made special proposals that are dramatically impacting business development, e.g. cost savings and efficiencies, etc.
- Eligibility: all regular full-time employees (excluding vice-presidents and above) based on solicited nominations.
- Frequency: annually with presentation at the beginning of the new year.
- Award limit: allows up to 5 individuals and/or small teams of 3 people or less to be awarded annually.
- Award: will be a combination of cash and stock options
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