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Recognition Week

Inspiring Teams to Bring Their Best Work

Recognition has the power to transform the employee experience and inspires people to go the extra mile. Together, let's envision the future of work where everyone thrives.

After all, recognition doesn't just feel good; it's good business.

*This event is free of cost to attend. All you need to do is register!

** If you have any questions, or need support with accessing the event, please contact the Event Organizer: rebecca@bucketlistrewards.com. 

 March 26-28, 2024

8AM - 12PM PST

Join us at Recognition Week
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Kate Volman

Kate Volman

CEO at Floyd Consulting

Sarah

Sara Cromwell

Vice President, People Excellence at Abell Pest Control

Rochelle

Rochelle Sjoberg

Chief Human Resources Officer at Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital

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Jodi Martin

Team Leader, Marketing & Communications at Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital

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Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady | Human Resources Consultant & Keynote Speaker

Alison Grenier

Alison Grenier

Senior Consultant and Head of Culture & Research for Great Place to Work® Canada

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Robert Glazer

Serial Entrepreneur,  Founder of Acceleration Partners, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author

Darlene

Darlene Hawley

Personal Branding & Online Business Coach | Leadership Speaker & Trainer

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Madison Hanscom

Ph.D., Director of People Science at Newmeasures, LLC

Geoff

Geoff Geredien

Chief Growth Officer at Wellable

Shaun

Shaun Sperling

Facilitator at ThinkHuman, Coach and Motivational Speaker

Stephanie-1

Stephanie Manzelli

SVP, People & DEI at Lever

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ThinkHuman

Wellable

Great Place To Work

Lever

Recognition Week Agenda

Each day will be packed with presentations, panels, workshops, and networking hours.
We still have a few exciting pieces to finalize, so check back for the most updated agenda!

 

Day 1: An Impactful & Inclusive Employee Experience | March 26

8:00AM PST
Keynote Presentation:
Recognizing What Matters
 

The most important defining characteristic of effective leadership teams is authenticity. Regardless of the stated mission, vision, or strategy, what gets recognized signals what the true priorities are within an organization. In this session, we’ll explore why many corporate recognition programs don’t have the desired effect and how HR can design and support formal and informal recognition practices that work.

Presented by:

Alison Grenier

Head of Culture and Research

Great Place to Work Canada

 9:00AM PST
Rewards & Recognition Spotlight:
Fuelling Success, One Recognition at a Time
 

A spotlight session featuring Abell Pest Control and how they’ve strategically utilized peer-to-peer recognition to build the culture that their team enjoys today. Attendees will leave the session with tactics and key takeaways that they can implement at their own organizations
A conversation with:
Sara Cromwell
Vice President of People Excellence
Abell Pest Control

 10:00AM PST
Fireside Panel:
From Hire to Inspire: 3 Ways to Take a Holistic Approach to Recognition
 

Recognition is fundamental to fostering a positive employee experience. This session explores how to build a culture of inclusive recognition, weaving recognition seamlessly into every stage of the employee journey. Coming from a lens of recruitment and employee wellness, join this panel to discover how you can: Create A Welcoming Environment, Boost Employee Well-Being, and Drive Engagement & Performance.
Featuring:
 
Stephanie Manzelli
SVP, People & DEI
Lever
 
Geoff Geredien
Chief Growth Officer
Wellable

 11:00AM PST
Learning Jam Workshop:
Inclusive Leadership Behaviors for Your Organization
 
What is inclusive leadership and its impact on teams and humans? In this workshop, explore agility with emotional intelligence and gain a deeper understanding on the importance of inclusion and belonging in teams.
Led by:
Shaun Sperling
Facilitator
ThinkHuman

Day 2: Building a Culture of Communication | March 27

8:00AM PST
 Special Presentation:
More Than Words: Improv Your Employee Recognition
 
Improv comedy isn't just a class you can take in college; it's all about communication! Join this session to learn skills and techniques from improv that can be handily applied to recognition, leadership, and communication.  

Presented by:

Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady

 9:00AM PST
 Employee Engagement Trends:
Unlocking Stronger Engagement in 2024 Through Improved Communication
 
In this session, hear from human performance expert Madison Hanscom, Ph.D, on the four key emerging trends that leaders should know for 2024. Learn how senior leaders can contribute to a strong Culture of Communication that unlocks employee engagement. Gain insights into how you can benchmark and assess the impact of your recognition program.  
Featuring:
Madison Hanscom, Ph.D.
Director of People Science
Newmeasures, LLC

 10:00AM PST
 Communications Workshop:
A People-Leader's Guide to Developing Communication Skills with Highly-Effective Strategies
 
In the workplace, a missed conversation can cost employers up to $7500. Join this workshop to learn how to navigate uncomfortable situations and support employees through difficult conversations. Gain practical tools to speak up, listen actively, and cultivate a mindset focused on service rather than self-judgment, ensuring smoother interactions and stronger team dynamics.
Facilitated by:
Darlene Hawley
Leadership & Communications Coach

 11:00AM PST
 Networking Hour:
Water Cooler Edition 
 
Meet new friends at this speed-breakout-rooms social hour with fun discussion questions and polls!
Hosted by "The Sociables" from Bucketlist

Day 3: Levelling Up Leadership | March 28

8:00AM PST

Special Presentation:
Elevate Your Team: How To Build A Business That Builds Leaders

To be a truly great leader and have a high-performing organization, you must build an organization that builds leaders. Learn how your team can prepare for the jobs you’ll need them to do tomorrow and reach their full potential, both individually and collectively. In this talk, Robert shares principles, tactics and tools that everyone—from the CEO to the intern—can use to level up their team contribution and move the company forward.

Presented by:

Robert Glazer

Serial Entrepreneur, Founder of Acceleration Partners and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author

 9:00AM PST
 Rewards & Recognition Spotlight:
3 Ways to get your Leaders Involved with Recognition
 

A world-class workplace culture starts at a top. Join this  spotlight session featuring Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital and dive into how their leadership team has been actively involved with employee recognition. They’ve seen spectacular results and are the proud winner of multiple leadership awards. Attendees will leave the session with tactics and key takeaways that they can implement at their own organizations.
A conversation with:
 
Rochelle Sjoberg
Chief Human Resources Officer
 
Jodi Martin
Team Lead, Marketing & Communications
 
Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital

 10:00AM PST
 Fireside Panel:
Beyond “Being Nice”: How to Integrate Recognition into Your Coaching Strategy to Drive Success
 

Leadership is a challenging journey, and building a relationship based on trust with the team you’re responsible for is key. Join us for a session that delves into three fundamental pillars of effective leadership: coaching, goal-setting, and authentic recognition. Discover actionable strategies and insights to enhance your leadership skills and drive positive outcomes within your team and organization. 
Featuring:
 
Alison Grenier
Head of Culture and Research
Great Place to Work Canada
 
Kate Volman
CEO
Floyd Consulting

 11:00AM PST
 Networking Hour:
Water Cooler Edition 
 
Meet new friends at this speed-breakout-rooms social hour with fun discussion questions and polls!
Hosted by "The Sociables" from Bucketlist

Why come to Recognition Week?

Hands-on workshops — apply knowledge to your specific organization with helpful feedback from organizers.

You'll learn new, innovative strategies to inspire your team to bring their best to work.

Recognition Week is free to attend, thanks to our partners: Lever, Great Place to Work, ThinkHuman, and Wellable.

Learn and network with industry leaders. With different sessions and workshops to attend, earn your HRCI & SHRM professional development credits!

Why is Recognition at work so important?

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78% of employees work harder and with more drive when their efforts are being rewarded

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Companies with recognition programs have employees that are 82% happier

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When recognition hits the mark, employees are 5x as likely to be connected to company culture and 4x as likely to be engaged

About Our Partners

ThinkHuman is a leadership development company working to create an equitable and sustainable world where all beings thrive. Their diverse team of coaches, facilitators and designers are passionate about co-creating experiences of connection and understanding to bring about lasting change.

https://think-human.com

Wellable is dedicated to helping organizations establish successful employee wellness programs that align with company culture, values, and business goals. Their platform combines popular fitness trackers, mobile apps, health content, and traditional wellness services to deliver robust, highly effective wellness programs.

https://www.wellable.co

The Great Place to Work® Institute Canada is a research and management consultancy firm, founded in the U.S. in 1980. Their employee survey, culture assessment tools, research, and advisory services have made them leaders in helping organizations build high-trust workplaces.

https://www.greatplacetowork.ca/en

Lever, an Employ Inc. brand, is a leading Talent Acquisition Suite that makes it easy for talent teams to reach their hiring goals and to connect companies with top talent. Revamp your recruiting strategy, enhance your hiring efforts, and scale your growing business with the industry's only native ATS + CRM.

https://www.lever.co

Learn how to build a culture of Rewards and Recognition with Bucketlist