1. University Human Resources FY15 Extra-Meritorious Performance Pay Program Presentation to P&S Council October 7, 2015

2. University Human Resources EMPP Program Overview Extra-Meritorious Performance Pay Program (EMPP) was established in 2008 specifically for rewarding P&S employees EMPPs are intended for rewarding outstanding performance or for a specific accomplishment that is beyond normal job expectations May be given to an individual or a group of individuals Awards are provided in the form of a lump sum payment – not added to base pay May be granted at any time during the fiscal year Eligible P&S employees can receive only one award per fiscal year Maximum award is 10% of employee base pay

3. University Human Resources Examples of Recognized Achievement Incumbent played a lead role in the design and implementation of a key project. Incumbent identified a gap in hiring a sought after skill set and developed processes which led to successful hires. A team of P&S IT employees collaborated to implement a major university system. Guidelines available on Classification & Compensation web page at: http://www.hrs.iastate.edu/hrs/classcomphttp://www.hrs.iastate.edu/hrs/classcomp Under Forms / Additional Information

4. University Human Resources FY15 EMPP Metrics Number of eligible P&S employees: 2,837 Number of awards granted: 76 Dollar range for awards: $500-$10,000 Average Award: $2,583

5. University Human Resources FY15 EMPP Metrics

6. University Human Resources Program Customized by Division EMPP is an optional program Colleges/units can choose to adopt (or not adopt) the program Colleges/units can adapt the program and create “local” criteria and guidelines Some examples of varying processes across campus: SVPP – Specific posted guidelines SVPBF – Committee process

7. University Human Resources What are Your Thoughts?

8. University Human Resources Looking Ahead for EMPP Review and Update the Guidelines Check in with major administrative units for: Request / Approval process Communication of program Opportunities for improvement Continue Tracking and Reporting of EMPP Awards