Reward and Recognition

Aims of Rewarding Excellence

The University encourages, recognises and values the hard work, commitment and achievements of all staff. We aim to:

• Provide staff with a tangible reward for outstanding contributions;
• Assist progress towards achieving the objectives of the University by motivating staff to achieve excellence;
• Reinforce the Values for Working Together and the Professional Behaviours of the University by acknowledging achievements which embody those values and behaviours.

Types of Award

The University has a suite of arrangements for rewarding staff which include:

• Celebrating Success Vouchers;
• Lump Sum Awards;
• Additional Incremental Progression/Contribution Points;
• Long Service Awards.

Celebrating Success Vouchers - an on-line scheme to provide immediate recognition for a job well done or for demonstrating positive professional behaviours.

• Celebrating Success overview

• https://www.celebratingsuccess.co.uk

Lump Sum Awards - provide recognition to any member of staff whose exceptional contribution on a one-off or short-term basis has been outstanding and is worthy of particular note.

• Lump Sum Award Scheme overview
• Lump Sum Award Online Form User Guide
• https://hrforms.reading.ac.uk

Additional Increments/Contribution Points - reward staff who have consistently performed well, over a significant period of time, in all areas of their jobs and who have demonstrated exceptional performance considerably above what may be reasonably expected for their grade, and where there is a reasonable expectation to believe that it will continue to be so.

Additional Increments/Contribution Points are permanent increases to salary, which are subject to statutory deductions (tax and NI) and are superannuable.

• Rewarding Staff Guidelines
• Rewarding Staff Proposal Form

Please note that these arrangements are separate and distinct from the Academic Promotions process and the Re-grading process. Rewarding Excellence looks at an individual's performance, whereas re-grading considers the type and level of the duties and responsibilities required for the role. Please refer to the re-grading procedures, or speak to your HR Partner for further information.

Long Service Award - the University values the contribution of all staff and feels that it is important to recognise the commitment and loyalty of long-serving staff. All staff are eligible for a Long Service Award upon completion of 21 years' continuous service with the University.

The award takes the form of an email and certificate and gift vouchers to the value of £200. Heads of School/Function and relevant managers will be notified in advance of staff approaching 21 years' service who will be eligible for an award.

Please contact humanresources@reading.ac.uk for further information.