Rewarding exceptional performance scheme opens

The annual Rewarding exceptional performance scheme is open for nominations today (Thursday, 12 January) until Tuesday, 28 February 2023. 

Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development, said: “This is the time of year when line managers can nominate colleagues, or teams, who have performed exceptionally on a one-off initiative or for sustained exceptional performance over six months. 

“In a year when many colleagues have gone above and beyond, I encourage you to nominate your colleagues and celebrate their successes.” 

Successful nominees for the Rewarding exceptional performance scheme (for one-off initiatives) will be awarded a payment up to the value of one increment. Where a member of staff has shown a Sustained exceptional performance, they will advance to the next point on the salary scale. For those who are already at the top of their scale, they will receive a contribution point. An appropriate payment may also be split between a team where there has been a combined achievement.  

Nominations 

• Nominations should clearly demonstrate how and why a colleague’s contribution has been truly exceptional and stands out as making a significant contribution.   

• Nominations will be welcomed for all staff up to the closing date on Tuesday, 28 February 2023. Applications will then be assessed by local management panels. 

• The nominations for academic and research staff can be reviewed by School and Faculty Promotions Committees who will share their timetables locally. 

Further information

• Our Rewarding Exceptional Performance Policy recognises outstanding achievement by individual staff members and teams by awarding additional pay to staff in grades 1 - 8 who make an exceptional contribution either to a one-off task/project, or through a sustained exceptional contribution in their role. 
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