The FROI Team, made up of employees from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and an employee from the Ohio Industrial Commission , took most of the paperwork out of a key claims process, replacing eight applications with a single one-sided forms. Here, the team gets recognized as one of the best at the 1997 Team Excellence in the Public Sector Showcase. The QStP Steering Committee hosts the Guidance Committee members at an annual appreciation day. Project teams are also recognized at this event.
Divisions also recognize project teams at their own events.
5-star ODNR pins for team and individual quality efforts. Newsletters used to recognize teams and individuals. Employee recognition is a component of building a high performance workplace. Recognition is a tool to empower employees. Each department recognizes individuals and teams for their contributions to quality.