Student Employment: Recognition
Recognizing the contributions of student employees fosters a sense of community and appreciation in our work environment. Their hard work not only supports the university but also equips them with invaluable skills for their future careers.听听
Ideas to celebrate your student employees
Showing appreciation for student employees can be easy, fun and inexpensive. Small acts of recognition foster a sense of belonging and create an environment where students can thrive. Here are some ideas you can use.听
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Treat week听
Dedicate each day of the week to a different snack鈥攃ookies, popcorn, candy, trail mix, etc.听
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Shout-outs听
Take pictures of your student employees at work to post on social media or an office bulletin board.听
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Goodie bags听
Fill small bags with trinkets, prizes, thank-you notes and treats.听
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Employee superlatives听
Buy or print blank certificates and come up with creative awards such as an 鈥淚nterior Decorator Award鈥 for someone with the best desk decor or 鈥淥ffice Bestie Award鈥 for someone who鈥檚 most likely to remember everyone鈥檚 birthday.听
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Meaningful gestures听
Buy them a beverage or snack at their favorite on-campus dining location, or give them a small gift card (e.g., fast food, coffee). For on-campus employers, be sure to follow the .听听
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New initiatives听
National Student Employment Week occurs in April, and it鈥檚 a great opportunity to start an award recognition program. Look around the office or at home for a 鈥渨hite elephant鈥 item to serve as an award you can present. Give the award a name and purpose. For example, a 鈥淕otcha Award鈥 for when you catch someone in the act of doing something good.听
Student Employee of the Year 听听
精品SM在线影片鈥檚 student employees directly contribute to the university鈥檚 success. To recognize our students鈥 work and accomplishments, supervisors can submit nominations for the Student Employee of the Year award.听听
Nominations usually open in December or January, and the annual awards ceremony is in April.听听