Sample Employee Recognition Policy
A ready to use policy template to help you launch and manage recognition in Inspire.
A written recognition policy helps employees understand how recognition works at your organization. It sets clear expectations for who can give awards, when approval is needed, and how points are used. Sharing a policy when you launch your program builds trust and keeps recognition fair and consistent.
Use this sample policy as a starting point and customize it for your organization.
What’s included
- Purpose: why your organization recognizes employees and how it connects to your values
- Who can give and receive recognition: Peer to Peer, Manager, Admin, and Service Awards
- Approvals: no approval, the receiver’s manager, or an approval group
- Points and rewards: point value, budgets, and redemption options
- Guidelines for meaningful recognition: tips and examples of strong recognition
- Service awards: anniversary and milestone awards
- Questions: who employees can contact
How to use the template
- Download the template below.
- Replace anything in [brackets] with your organization’s details.
- Remove any sections that don’t apply to your program.
- Share the final policy with employees when you launch your recognition program in Inspire.
Download the template
- [Sample Employee Recognition Policy (PDF)]
- [Sample Employee Recognition Policy (Word)]
Related articles
- [Recognition Administrator Playbook]
- [Adding a New Award]
- [Overview of Creating a Recognition Program]
Need Help?
If you have any questions, please reach out to support@inspiresoftware.com.