Employee Recognition and Reward

Make our Stars Shine

As part of our commitment to employee engagement and to nurturing a culture of ongoing respect, gratitude and kindness, we introduced “Stony Brook Stars,” a new reward and recognition program to supplement our existing programs. This program focuses on expressing appreciation to employees who model our core values of iCare (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) and who strive to exceed the expectations of our patients, families, co-workers and others. Learn more about how the Stony Brook Stars program works here.

It is important that we take these simple and brief, yet powerful, moments to regularly show our appreciation and especially in challenging times when employees are going the extra mile to help others.

Superstars!

Employees who receive three Stony Brook Star Cards are eligible to receive the Stony Brook Superstar Award and a Stony Brook-branded item. Check out our superstars here and join us in congratulating them for their valuable contributions!

Nominate a Stony Brook Star

Leadership Role

We are counting on every leader to be champions:

  • Discuss and promote the Stony Brook Stars program with your team
  • Ensure there are Star Cards available in common employee areas within your department; they are also available in Human Resources (level 5 of the hospital)
  • Be a role model for recognition and reward
    • Make recognition a regular topic at your Daily Briefing Huddles
    • Give handwritten Stony Brook Star Cards
    • Provide “in-the-moment” verbal “thank yous” – they go a long way too!
  • Encourage peer-to-peer recognition and sharing Star Cards
  • Have employees display copies of Star Cards on bulletin boards in your work area
  • Post the names of your “Superstars” (those who have received three Stony Brook Star Cards) on your departmental Communication Boards using this template
  • Demonstrate all Leadership Commitments to cultivate engagement

“Appreciation can make a day – even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” 
— Margaret Cousins (author)

For questions or feedback about the program, please contact Kate Guggenheim, Director of Employee Engagement.