#K12talent Archive

#K12Talent chat is for K-12 HR professionals or any school leader interested in learning more about human capital leadership. Topics include: rewards/recognition, recruiting, hiring, interviewing, difficult employees.
Tuesday May 23, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator May 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #K12Talent #edchat! This chat does not serve as legal advice. If u have legal questions, call ur orgs legal counsel for advice.
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  • _AASPA_ - Moderator May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Today we are talking rewards and recognition! #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator May 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Don’t forget to respond to our Q's by using A: and #K12Talent!
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Q1. Are rewards and recognition always effective retention tools? Why or why not? #K12Talent
  • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1. Not always effective b/c so much factors involved in retention. Recognition is essential. #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Great to have you tonight @bcwhite! #K12Talent
    • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      A1. Not always effective b/c so much factors involved in retention. Recognition is essential. #K12Talent
  • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1. Be careful with monetary/material rewards as they can become expectations (can actually become a negative!) #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Q2. What types of accomplishments or behaviors do you reward, recognize and celebrate in your organization? #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: I agree that monetary rewards can be tricky #K12Talent; but I really love recognizing great talent and we don't do enough #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: We love to have membership goal rewards. We like to #celebrate our accomplishments as a team #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: We go to lunch to celebrate accomplishments - easy for a small staff #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Q3. Which types of rewards and recognition have you found to be most effective with employees? #K12Talent
  • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2. Celebrate State/National recognition, Annual staff rewards, monthly Board meetings, peer-to-peer electronic forms & more #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    What are peer-to-peer electronic forms? #K12Talent
    • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A2. Celebrate State/National recognition, Annual staff rewards, monthly Board meetings, peer-to-peer electronic forms & more #K12Talent
  • EMelnyczenko May 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3: Recognition tied to job performance which needs to be specific and a behavior to reinforce in all #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Super excited to have you @TamekaWB on tonights #K12Talent #edchat
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    That is cool - What are some of the things you recognize with #K12Talent
    • EMelnyczenko May 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A3: Recognition tied to job performance which needs to be specific and a behavior to reinforce in all #K12Talent
  • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A3. Employees seem to appreciate most when it is specific, timely, & genuine #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q4. What types of employee rewards or recognition are not as effective or which have you stopped using? #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Q4: I am just going to come right out and say I really don't like plaques #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Q5. Does your organization have a policy on rewards and recognition or do you let managers administer their own programs? #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Q6. Do you use any specific software or performance analytics to determine rewards and recognition for employees? #K12Talent
  • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4. "Blanket" types of recognition are not typically as effective #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Q5: We don't have an official policy but have implemented longevity bumps #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Do you mean an actual "blanket" #K12Talent?
    • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      A4. "Blanket" types of recognition are not typically as effective #K12Talent
  • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A5 A combination of both. We have provided some training on recognition as well for principals/supervisors #K12Talent
  • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6. Not currently although we have looked into some micro credentialing/badges #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator May 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Q7. How do you utilize internal communications and social media to thank or recognize employees? #K12Talent
  • EMelnyczenko May 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A5: Our district tried to do away with feeding our staff, but the bldg admin fought back b/c people like food! #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    What a great idea for a recognition program - there is an entire society of people who love the micro credentialing #K12Talent
    • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT
      A6. Not currently although we have looked into some micro credentialing/badges #K12Talent
  • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A7. We have not tapped into social media other than to share State/national awards info on Facebook #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Indeed we all love a free lunch - Does your PTA help out at all #K12Talent
    • EMelnyczenko May 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      A5: Our district tried to do away with feeding our staff, but the bldg admin fought back b/c people like food! #K12Talent
  • EMelnyczenko May 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Q7: In my Friday Focus email to staff, I would point out a few staff members and mention specific, cool things they did for kids #K12Talent
  • EMelnyczenko May 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A7: We also use FB to post pics and congratulate #K12Talent
  • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A7. We do share recognition information internally via our weekly enews #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    That is great - do you take nominations or do you figure it out on your own #K12Talent
    • EMelnyczenko May 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
      Q7: In my Friday Focus email to staff, I would point out a few staff members and mention specific, cool things they did for kids #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator May 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Q8. How can you make employee recognition a permanent and continuous part of your company's culture? #K12Talent
  • EMelnyczenko May 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A8: Make it meaningful, something people want and strive to attain #K12Talent
  • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A8. One example w/ peer-to-peer electronic recognition - everyone that receives during the year gets a ⭐️ to wear on their badge #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator May 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Q9. Any final words of wisdom you’d like to provide on today’s topic of rewards and recognition? #K12Talent
  • bcwhite May 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A9. You can never provide enough or too much recognition. Make it the first part of every meeting. #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson May 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    You are funny - I am lucky I remember the #K12Talent - Thanks for joining us tonight.
    In reply to @TamekaWB, @_AASPA_