What are years of service awards?

Years of service award programs are also called milestone awards, service awards, service milestones, length of service awards, employee anniversaries, and service anniversaries. They're all the same thing–awards that recognize employees when they hit a specific work anniversary (5, 10, 15, 20+ years of service).

Why should companies offer years of service awards?

They improve retention. Employees stay at organizations for 2-4 years longer when their company has an effective years of service program. They increase employee engagement. There is a 49% increase in employees feeling like their company cares about them when service anniversaries are celebrated. When employees feel their companies care about them as people, they are willing to give more discretionary effort.

What are some service awards employees love?

Symbolic award to represent the years of service in a meaningful way and connect back to something memorable about the company.

Do Millennials value service awards too?

Millennials are particularly sensitive to knowing their work matters to those around them. Because they want companies to demonstrate they value them, their skills, and their contributions, Millennials do indeed appreciate years of service awards.

What is culture in the workplace?

Culture in the workplace is reflected in your company's values, how you interact with employees, and how you treat customers. Culture impacts how people work, the experiences they have, and how they feel about their business leader and your organization.

Why is workplace culture important?

Companies with great company cultures can attract the best talent, engage their team members, retain top performers, wow customers, and improve their bottom line.

How do you improve workplace culture?

Best in class companies look beyond the perks and benefits and focus on what is important to employees. 1. Employee experience 2. Great leadership 3. Connection

What is Employee Recognition?

Recognition is the act of showing appreciation. It’s the process of recognizing and expressing gratitude for extra effort, great work, and accomplishments.

Why is employee recognition important?

Employee recognition contributes to great workplace cultures, but it also impacts a company’s bottom line and improves business results in some very specific, scientifically proven ways.

How to start an employee recognition program?

Determine your employee recognition criteria. Provide tools for employee recognition activities. Communicate, educate, and inspire. Get Senior Leadership buy-in and commitment. Choose the right partner.

What makes employees happy at work?

1. Find the purpose behind the work. 2. Strike a healthy balance between work and home life. 3. Be transparent about company wins and losses. 4. Give employees special projects. 5. Provide learning and career opportunities. 6. Encourage interoffice communication and comradery. 7. Hire fantastic management. 8. Provide personalized benefits. 9. Recognize and celebrate your people. 10. Make employees feel invaluable.

Why is employee engagement important?

Research shows that boosting employee engagement leads to great increases in retention, satisfaction, productivity, and innovation.

How to improve employee engagement?

The only way to improve engagement is to become a place employees want to engage with: a place that provides purpose, opportunity, where employees feel appreciated. A place that fosters personal success and a sense of wellbeing. Employees are engaged in thriving workplace cultures.

How do you measure employee engagement?

1. Do NOT rely solely on an annual survey. 2. Utilize many methods of feedback. 3. Look at multiple factors of engagement. 4. Communicate results and what change is being taken.

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The information provided below reflects O.C. Tanner’s standard policies. Details may vary depending on region or program specifications. For more detailed information about your specific program, please contact your program administrator.

Where do I find my access code?

Access codes are usually presented in an email, letter, certificate, or in a printed brochure.

When will I receive my access code?

When you receive your access code will depend on the arrangements made by your employer. Many companies choose to present your access code prior to an anniversary; other companies choose to present your access code on your anniversary. If you are not sure of your company’s practice, please check with your manager.

What do I do if I have lost my access code?

If you have misplaced your access code you may contact customer support for assistance in acquiring your access code.

What if my personal information has changed or is incorrect?

Please have your manager contact customer support with the correct information and we will gladly update our files with any changes.

How do I open my company's recognition website?

Open your internet browser
Locate and highlight the web address of the current page
Copy and paste or type the web address provided in your company’s email, letter, certificate, or brochure and press enter.

Our websites are a private domain and cannot be found using a search engine.

How do I determine my ring size?

You can obtain your ring size by visiting any local jeweler or retailer that sells rings. They can do a sizing for you. You can also do a sizing on your own with a ring sizing sheet. Click here and print out the chart to determine the right size.

How do I place my order?

If you have your access number from your company’s email, letter, certificate, or brochure you can enter your order here.

How do I track my award?

Click on the track your order link and complete the request form with required information.

Where will my award ship to?

Your award may ship to either your home or work location depending on the arrangements made by your employer. When you use the track your order feature the shipping address will be given.

Can I change the address my award is shipping to?

An address can be changed if the award has not yet shipped; your manager may request an address change if the award is shipping to a work location.

When will I receive my award?

If your award is shipping to your home it should be received 2-4 weeks after you order it. If your award is shipping to your work, it should be received on or around your anniversary date.

Why doesn't my order show a tracking number?

Your award may still be in production, or it may be shipping directly from one of our suppliers.

How do I return my award for repair or exchange?

Click on the returns and repairs link and complete the request form with required information.

What is the O.C. Tanner return policy?

O.C. Tanner, the leader in employee recognition solutions, is pleased to provide you with the most comprehensive warranty available.

Can I return my award for a different item?

If you are not fully satisfied with your award, it may be returned to O.C. Tanner for exchange. Click here to learn about our warranty. However, some companies have chosen to limit or not allow exchanges.

What do I do if my award is missing a part?

Please use the contact customer support link and let us know the details of any missing parts. We will gladly assist you to ensure satisfaction with your award.

How do I change my order?

Click on the change your order link and complete the request form with required information. If your order has started production please contact customer support for assistance.

How do I cancel my order?

Click on the cancel your order link and complete the request form with required information. If your order has started production please contact customer support for assistance.