Awards

The Awards module is used by the HR Manager or Admin to formalize and record employee recognition, driving motivation and morale within the company.

Navigating the Awards Module

• Location: Access this module through the main menu path: Home $\rightarrow$ Employee Engagement $\rightarrow$ Awards.

• Purpose: To create and maintain a formal, searchable history of all employee awards and recognition.

• Key Data: The list tracks the honored Employee, the Award Type, the Date it was given, and any associated Gift (implied field).

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Step-by-Step: Recording a New Award

1. Start the Award Creation Form

• Initiate: Click the Plus Icon ($\text{+}$) in the top right corner of the screen to open the Create Award form.

2. Enter Award Details

• Employee ($\text{*}$): Select the Employee who is receiving the award from the required dropdown menu.

• Award Type ($\text{*}$): Select the specific Award Type from the required dropdown menu (e.g., "Service Award," "Top Performer").

• Award Date ($\text{*}$): Enter the Date the award was granted in the required mm/dd/yyyy format.

• Gift: Enter the specific Gift or monetary value associated with the award for tracking purposes (this field is optional).

• Description: Use the text box to include a detailed Description explaining why the award was granted.

3. Finalize and Save

• Review all mandatory fields ($\text{*}$) to ensure accuracy.

• Click the green "Save" button to finalize the award record.

• The record will now be added to the main Awards list, creating a permanent history of recognition for the employee.

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Managing and Auditing Awards

• Searching: Use the "Search awards..." bar to quickly locate records by employee name or award type.

• Auditing: The Date and Award Type columns provide valuable historical data for employee performance reviews and organizational reports.

• Reviewing: Use the action button in the Actions column to view or edit the details of a recorded award.