Bringing Consistency, Meaning and Governance to a Global Recognition Program

2019 Annual Conference & Exposition
Find out how a globally dispersed organization can implement a cohesive recognition program that improves retention and performance and drives cultural change.

Sixty different types of employee recognition programs were in play across General Motors’ workforce of 176,000 employees on six continents; new programs were being developed haphazardly, rendering them ineffective. Learn how the company partnered with Achievers to design and deliver a comprehensive, consolidated recognition program. The outcome was a consistent global experience that improved employee engagement and retention, positively influenced the work environment, and accelerated cultural change across regional offices.

Learning Objectives:

  • Create and manage a single, cohesive employee recognition program, localized for a global organization.
  • Integrate employee recognition programs into a culture driven by company values and strategy.
  • Gain insight into how technology adoption, combined with monetary and non-monetary elements, improves employee engagement and drives results.
  • Develop strategies, best practices and tips for empowering recognition across an organization, aligning company with employee values to drive desired behaviors and business outcomes.
  • Before implementing your recognition program, learn the three crucial required elements: creating a compelling business case, securing executive buy-in, and setting clear and measurable objectives.
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Monday, June 24, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Presenter: 

Sandra Garcia

Sandra
Garcia

Sandra Garcia has worked for General Motors for close to 21 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations and two certifications from WorldatWork (Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) and Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)). As GM’s Global Compensation Lead for Global Strategic Initiatives, she is regarded as a thought leader in global recognition and global service awards programs. Her role in GM’s new global recognition program (launched in August 2017) included research and development, leading the bidding process/vendor strategy, designing the new program and gaining leadership buy-in/approval. She also develops strategies and guidelines, training and communication content and participates in key decisions regarding global deployment.

Natalie Baumgartner

Natalie
Baumgartner

Dr. Natalie Baumgartner is an engagement and culture thought leader and evangelist. She has spent her career translating engagement and culture research into SaaS based software, helping organizations to achieve high performance.

Dr. Baumgartner holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Strength-Based Psychology. She serves on several boards, including that of the Consulting Psychology division of the APA, and has long advised senior leaders on issues related to culture and engagement. Dr. Baumgartner is a popular speaker and regularly engages audiences on topics related to the employee experience – including a TEDx talk on the importance of culture fit.

Location: 
LVCC N227-230
Amount of Credit: 
1.00
Credit Type: 
SHRM PDCs
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
Global & Cultural Effectiveness
HR Expertise
Leadership & Navigation
Intended Audience: 
Senior-Level
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