The Rewards and Recognition Section (R&R) shall provide operational support through the development, implementation, enhancement, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services, and interventions to address current and emerging needs of DSWD personnel in the areas of rewards and recognition. Further, it shall formulate necessary policies to promote a supportive organizational environment.

Specific Functions:

• Develops and monitors policies and mechanisms on rewards and recognition that seeks to recognize, award and motivate personnel with exemplary performance, outstanding accomplishments and exemplary behavior

• Promotes a culture of recognition in the Department

• Acts as Secretariat for the PRAISE National Committee and CO Committee

• Organizes the annual DSWD PRAISE Awards

• Maintains an annual calendar of rewards and recognition activities

• Coordinates with other external award-giving bodies for nominations of DSWD officials, employees and groups

• Facilitates on-the-spot awards and congratulatory announcements

• Organizes mechanisms for employee milestones e.g. promotion, birthdays, work anniversaries

• Facilitates the requests for travel incentives

• Conducts annual evaluation of the PRAISE

• Maintains rewards and recognition module under the HRMIS