Recognition and Celebrations

J-PAL North America engages in the following activities for staff morale and team building:

Monthly Birthday Lunches serve as the primary venue for welcoming new staff, recognizing departing staff, celebrating work anniversaries, celebrating all birthdays occurring that month and recognizing any special accomplishments during the month. Lunch and dessert are provided for all staff. Information on reimbursement for those working from home can be found in the allowable food expenses section. The lunch subsidy may be increased from time to time for special occasions/recognitions beyond the monthly birthday lunch; staff will be made aware of those circumstances prior to the event.

Bagel Tuesdays occur each Tuesday. Bagels are provided J-PAL North America and are available for all NA staff in the office.

Welcoming new children. A J-PAL onesie may be provided to new J-PAL North America staff parents, J-PAL North America alumni, prospective donors or affiliates in celebration of welcoming (birth or adoption) of a new child.  

Gifts. Purchase of any staff gifts for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, bereavement, or holidays beyond the activities described above should be purchased by individuals at their discretion. J-PAL North America is unable to purchase gifts, but encourages the use of available J-PAL cards to convey the best wishes of staff.