Social Events/Celebrations/Learning Functions
SOCIAL EVENTS/CELEBRATIONS/LEARNING FUNCTIONS
BENEFIT OF POLICY:
Bringing team together, without work stressors, to create a sense of unity and belonging in our members. Contributes to employee retention by ensuring people are recognized and valued. When people are feeling personally successful and rewarded, they are more motivated and encouraged to share the feelings by being more encouraging and willingness to accomplish tasks efficiently.
Types of celebratory events
- Birthdays
- Baby Showers
- Weddings
- Years of Service
- Retirement from the field
- Winter Holiday
- Onsite Employee Appreciations
- Educator Appreciation Week
Other events require mandatory attendance
- Team Building
- Annual PD Day
- Awards Evening
Be mindful of those who are unable to attend or choose not to attend for a multitude of reasons. – how to ensure inclusion into the relationship is maintained. Create thoughtful strategies to choose from.
Considerations
- Not everyone celebrates holidays/celebrations/etc.
- What is the employee’s love language – are they introvert/extrovert (appreciations)
CELEBRATORY EVENTS: DETAILS
Birthday
- Newsletter
- Birthday card
- Cupcake ($10 budget/person)
Baby showers
- First born child only
- Diaper cake
- Experience gift card/membership
- Maximum of $150
Wedding
- Own wedding
- Up to 2 paid workdays (not redeemable for $)
YEARS OF SERVICE
NOTE: If an employee leaves TK and returns within a 2-calendar year period, their years of service, wellness days and Reward Time will be recognized (wage and position however is based on the scale). Legal start date will be the new start date.
1 year
- 4 imprint- merchandise -notebook, journal, tumbler, water bottle
- maximum amount $30.00
- Newsletter acknowledgement
5 year
- Trip to Banff/Canmore
- maximum amount $500.00
10 year
- $1000 Visa card (taxable to company)
- bonus $1000 (taxable)
15 year
- $1000 gift card
- bonus $1500
Retirement
- Celebration & Gift
- Maximum amount $500
Christmas
- Semi-formal
- Cost TBD per employee (not exceeding $70)
- Plus 1 will be an additional cost
Onsite Appreciations
- $4 per employee/month
- Utilize program float
Educator Appreciation Week
- Support team/CEO will take lead
- $5 per person
- Small gift & card
Room Lead Appreciation Day
- Program Coordinators/Support team will take lead
- $20 per person
- $30 Small gift & card
Program Coordinator Appreciation Day
- Support team/CEO will take lead
- $25 per person
- $50 Small gift & card
Support Team Appreciation Day
- Executive Team/CEO will take lead
- $50 per person
- $50 Small gift & card
MANDATORY ATTENDANCE EVENTS
Team Building (mandatory)
- October & March
- $20 per employee
- Program budget is not utilized for any amount over and above allotment
Annual Professional Development Day (mandatory)
- Regularly paid day for employees to attend
- Program closure
TOPP KIDS Awards Event (mandatory)
- Formal or semi formal
- Cost TBD per employee (not exceeding $70)
- Tickets do not exceed $55 for +1’s
- $1,300 Prize Budget
- $9,000 Event Budget
Sensitive Gift Ideas
- Time off
- Consider workplace diversity
- Family memberships – zoo, Calaway Park, etc.
- Cards with thoughtful wishes