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Bonuses & Special Pay



Bonuses, Annual Programs

University-wide Bonus Program

In the past, Brown University has committed resources to fund a University-wide bonus program. Human Resources notifies Senior Officers in the Fall whether a bonus program has been funded. Bonuses are approved by Managers, Directors and Senior Officers based on the following criteria:

Eligibility
All staff employees who are on the regular payroll are eligible for the University-wide bonus program, except members of the President's Executive Committee and individuals in positions grade 14 or above.

Criteria for Selection
Staff/team accomplishment(s) should meet one or more of the following general criteria:

  • Accomplished unique and non-recurring endeavors requiring significant effort well beyond the designated scope of an employee’s position
  • Developed or implemented a new or improved service or program
  • Completed a significant project or a project milestone
  • Performed exceptionally during the past year in a management, service or support role.



Excellence Awards

Excellence Awards are peer-nominated and peer-selected. The Excellence Awards recognize individuals and teams in the categories of: Citizenship, Diversity, Efficiency, Innovation, Managing for Excellence, Rising Star, and Service.

 


Bonuses, Special Pay

For Staff for Extraordinary Accomplishment

Bonuses for extraordinary accomplishment may be awarded upon completion of special assignments and/or projects.

Guidelines

The extraordinary accomplishment of a special assignment and/or project should require considerable extra effort and time. Special pay for extraordinary ccomplishment may be used to recognize special assignments and/or projects which meet the following criteria:

  • They are extraordinary in nature;
  • They are non-recurring; and,
  • They require significant effort well beyond a position's defined scope and working hours.

Note: Special pay for extraordinary accomplishment should not be used when an employee is filling in for someone at a higher level. See HR Policy #40.043 for more information about pay supplements.

For additional information on Bonuses, Special Pay please see HR Policy # 40.044