Didn't you just retire?Anyone know how much Sr mgrs get to do stuff for employees. If you look on fedex FB pages you see wide array almost nothing to stuff every day in Dec.
Just curious what company gives for this purpose
Once upon a time, stations were given a set amount per employee, per month, let’s say $8.50 for “employee appreciation” events or to save for Christmas time. I have no idea if they even still do that now. It could be individual SMs doing it.Anyone know how much Sr mgrs get to do stuff for employees. If you look on fedex FB pages you see wide array almost nothing to stuff every day in Dec.
Just curious what company gives for this purpose
I asked a Managing Director at a workgroup meeting years ago. He claimed there is no such budget from corporate, that SM’s can budget for it from their station budget.Anyone know how much Sr mgrs get to do stuff for employees. If you look on fedex FB pages you see wide array almost nothing to stuff every day in Dec.
Just curious what company gives for this purpose
BS:I asked a Managing Director at a workgroup meeting years ago. He claimed there is no such budget from corporate, that SM’s can budget for it from their station budget.
I was expected to give out money BZ and feed people when I was an ops manager. There was never any mention of a budget, just an expectation that we were to keep people fed and recognize performance that was worthy of recognition. Once I gave a guy a $25 BZ for being on time the entire month.BS:
Had a senior tell us the opposite, he said if he doesn't spend his Station $ and BZ allocation he gets "spoken too" while it might not be a line item in the budget, it is expected to be spent to keep "morale up"
Wow! I wish I had gotten BZs for punctuality. I was almost always on time, except when there was bad snow.I was expected to give out money BZ and feed people when I was an ops manager. There was never any mention of a budget, just an expectation that we were to keep people fed and recognize performance that was worthy of recognition. Once I gave a guy a $25 BZ for being on time the entire month.
I once had a manager give me a plaque for Employee of the Month. It really meant nothing because I knew I hadn’t done anything differently. I guess it was just my turn. Lol. It was kind of like an “everyone gets a trophy” moment. Waste of money.I was expected to give out money BZ and feed people when I was an ops manager. There was never any mention of a budget, just an expectation that we were to keep people fed and recognize performance that was worthy of recognition. Once I gave a guy a $25 BZ for being on time the entire month.
It was a big deal for that guy.Wow! I wish I had gotten BZs for punctuality. I was almost always on time, except when there was bad snow.
Some people complain if the same people get it too frequently. My philosophy is that if they earn it, they get it. I hate that "Let's give it everyone at some point" crap.I once had a manager give me a plaque for Employee of the Month. It really meant nothing because I knew I hadn’t done anything differently. I guess it was just my turn. Lol. It was kind of like an “everyone gets a trophy” moment. Waste of money.
Same here. I was always at least 10-15 minutes early every day. Lots of others showing up at the last minute or even after that. Wasn’t chasing a BZ, I just needed coffee.Wow! I wish I had gotten BZs for punctuality. I was almost always on time, except when there was bad snow.
Dude you retired. Who cares where the money goes.After seeing different stations post on FB,some got great stuff others not so much,if money is allocated what happens to funds not spent for this purpose.one station had something every day including food truck while others got little and not every day for sure.
Our director at that time was pretty strict about it and he wanted us spending money. He never mentioned a budget and when I asked my senior about how much or how often was too much or too often, he said not to worry about it - they'd tell us to ease up if we did it too much.On this one it really depends. When it come to BZ some MD are very strict with money and others require all managers to give them out. There is an account Employee Morale and Team building that has a budget for events, food, etc. There is in fact an amount that is usually allotted during peak that comes from that fund. Some SM adhere to this closely. Others make sure there is plenty for peak. When you MD is very strict with spending throughout the year some SM just keep that going during peak. At peak $8-10/per employee is reasonable, but some people are just cheap. The more you do the more you need to mix expensive things and low cost options.
I am of the philosophy that you should spend and get nicer things during peak. I've bought beyond what the SM planned and got questioned late. I don't care. It's 2 weeks plus mandatory 6th days and I make sure we have something.
Some MD push the Seniors to spend and get something nice. I've had directors say make sure you're getting something for a given day and follow it up with it needs to be nice and a step up. I look for any chance to get something. If there was bad lineal - sometimes that meant a manager would go get something small knowing it would turn into a long day. While some employees complain about everything most appreciate it showing care and concern.
It just doesn't get used. It's in something called checkbook which SM has so little control over big items like building maintenance and rentals so they try to limit travel and entertainment. Team building and morale rolls up to that item.After seeing different stations post on FB,some got great stuff others not so much,if money is allocated what happens to funds not spent for this purpose.one station had something every day including food truck while others got little and not every day for sure.
@IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U knowsAnyone know how much Sr mgrs get to do stuff for employees. If you look on fedex FB pages you see wide array almost nothing to stuff every day in Dec.
Just curious what company gives for this purpose