UConnPride

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Employees are the UConn Health Center's most important and valued resource. UConnPride is a council of employee volunteers working diligently to find ways to recognize and thank our employees for their hard work. The council was developed in 2001 and coordinates several different programs, including the “Pride in People” Program that recognizes individual and team contributions with WOW bars, PAWS and Team Awards.

Employee service to the organization is also recognized through a variety of other programs, including an employee recognition dinner held annually. Throughout the year, events are held to thank employees for their contribution to the overall success of the Health Center. Our biggest event is an annual barbeque held in the spring.

If you are interested in learning more about UConnPride, contact Ann Smith in Human Resources at 860-679-2523.

Vision

The UConnPride Council inspires the employees through reward, recognition and appreciation that contribute to making the UConn Health Center a great place to work.

Mission

Recognition and celebration of UConn Health Center employees.

Values

In the workplace, where every employee is important, the UConnPride Council is committed to:

• Being creative – in the ways we recognize, reward and appreciate our employees.
• Being role models – ambassadors for the Health Center showing that employees are valued and setting standards.
• Equal treatment – all employees are important to us.
• Exceeding the expectations of our customers.
• Friendliness – helping our employees be happy where they work.
• Positive growth and change within the organization.
• Honesty and integrity in all that we do at the UConn Health Center.
• Humor and fun – in our work as a Council and in our programs for employees.
• Having a positive attitude – members show our PRIDE to employees.
• Our work – of recognizing and celebrating employees.
• Recognizing the contributions and talents each staff person brings to the organization.
• Responding to our customers, ensuring that we assist and direct employees with recognition-based questions.