Snow Business, June 2016

MANAGEMENT available to all that meet the programs defined criteria e g no missed events reporting on time turning in paperwork returning company property at the end of the season etc a short term game can help keep the focus on the importance of being timely for every event One way to do this would be to award a raffle ticket to each crew member for each storm event they report to on time Raffle tickets are distributed each pay period and one or more tickets are drawn either each pay period or once a month with the winner s receiving a gift card or something from the Box of Valuable Prizes see sidebar on page 25 If getting crews back in for the poststorm cleanup after a long or difficult event is expected hold a gift raffle for the crew members that arrive on time Documentation A paperwork contest might reward crew members with the most accurate and complete paperwork Or a fun photo contest for companies using photo verification for clock in on smart devices keeps things light while reinforcing the value of the photo clock in Anatomy of a reward Your reward should encourage a certain outcome All rewards programs whether using objective metrics or arbitrary opinion should be designed so that all team members know whats involved and expected and how they can participate Who is eligible for the reward What is the reward gift card additional compensation time off etc How will the results be measured and recipients determined When will the reward be given Why is the reward being offered YOUR SIDEWALK SNOW SOLUTION 26 SNOW BUSINESS SEPTEMBER 2015 www sima org snowbusiness Examples of common programs or incentives include Attendance Employee referral Safety Equipment and property damage Peer training and buddying Continuing education and or training Quality audit Documentation record keeping Examples of common rewards Gift cards Paid time off Cash nominal keep it to 50 or less Additional compensation added to payroll Company gear uniform Box of Valuable Prizes Vacation or experience trip Continuing education and training e g attend the SIMA Symposium Continued from page 25

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