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'''Recognition Professionals International''' (or '''RPI''') is a professional association which represents workers in the field of [[human resources]]. RPI works to promote the role of human resources as a profession, and provides networking, education, certification in workplace recognition.<ref>[http://www.recognition.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=8 Recognition Professionals International<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dl|date=June 2017}}</ref> RPI was better known as the National Association of Employee Recognition (NAER)<ref>[http://www.hr.arizona.edu/05_prf/recog/sites.php Employee Recognition Resource Web Sites<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dl|date=June 2017}}</ref>—a name the association bore from its inception in 1998 until the change in 2007.
'''Recognition Professionals International''' (or '''RPI''') is a professional association which represents workers in the field of [[human resources]]. RPI works to promote the role of human resources as a profession, and provides networking, education, certification in workplace recognition.<ref>[http://www.recognition.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=8 Recognition Professionals International<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111227033538/http://www.recognition.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=8 |date=2011-12-27 }}</ref> RPI was better known as the National Association of Employee Recognition (NAER)<ref>[http://www.hr.arizona.edu/05_prf/recog/sites.php Employee Recognition Resource Web Sites<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060901165359/http://www.hr.arizona.edu/05_prf/recog/sites.php |date=2006-09-01 }}</ref>—a name the association bore from its inception in 1998 until the change in 2007.


A non-profit organization, RPI is currently sponsored by companies including [[Discover Card|Discover Financial Services]], [[BMW]] Manufacturing, [[Vanderbilt University Medical Center]], [[Wells Fargo]], and [[Sears]].
A non-profit organization, RPI is currently sponsored by companies including [[Discover Card|Discover Financial Services]], [[BMW]] Manufacturing, [[Vanderbilt University Medical Center]], [[Wells Fargo]], and [[Sears]].
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==Membership==
==Membership==
There are no prerequisites to membership in RPI. The standard annual membership fee is $250, but RPI offers discounts for corporate groups.<ref>[http://www.recognition.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=31 Recognition Professionals International<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dl|date=June 2017}}</ref>
There are no prerequisites to membership in RPI. The standard annual membership fee is $250, but RPI offers discounts for corporate groups.<ref>[http://www.recognition.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=31 Recognition Professionals International<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080424041040/http://www.recognition.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=31 |date=2008-04-24 }}</ref>


==Certifications==
==Certifications==
The designation of Certified Recognition Professional (CRP) is granted upon completion of four courses covering how to structure recognition programs for success, strategic planning and measurement, recognition management and maintenance, and how to apply recognition systems.<ref>[http://www.prnewsnow.com/Public_Release/Finance/147623.html Rideau Four Graduate First Ever Recognition Professionals International RPI Certified Recognition Professional Program<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dl|date=June 2017}}</ref>
The designation of Certified Recognition Professional (CRP) is granted upon completion of four courses covering how to structure recognition programs for success, strategic planning and measurement, recognition management and maintenance, and how to apply recognition systems.<ref>[http://www.prnewsnow.com/Public_Release/Finance/147623.html Rideau Four Graduate First Ever Recognition Professionals International RPI Certified Recognition Professional Program<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080415084732/http://www.prnewsnow.com/Public_Release/Finance/147623.html |date=2008-04-15 }}</ref>


==Recognition and research==
==Recognition and research==
Every year RPI sponsors an annual review of nominees for the '''RPI Best Practices Awards''', which identify the best overall recognition practice, best recognition strategy, best communication plan, and best recognition program measurement.<ref>[http://www.hrmreport.com/pastissue/article.asp?art=271043&issue=216 HR Management Article: Recognition Professionals International, RPI 2007 Best Practice Award Recipients Share Insight<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dl|date=June 2017}}</ref> Award criteria include the following: recognition strategy, management responsibility, recognition program measurement, communication plan, recognition training, recognition events and celebrations, and program change and flexibility.<ref>[http://recognition.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=13 Recognition Professionals International<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dl|date=June 2017}}</ref> Recent Best Overall Recognition Program awardees include [[MGM Grand Las Vegas|MGM Grand]] (2007), [[Westfield Group]] (2006), and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center (2005). In addition to its award program, RPI further encourages grass roots employee recognition as a strong proponent of National Employee Recognition Day (March 3).<ref>[http://www.med.umich.edu/umhshr/recognition/resources/index.htm Employee Recognition: Resources & Tools<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dl|date=June 2017}}</ref>
Every year RPI sponsors an annual review of nominees for the '''RPI Best Practices Awards''', which identify the best overall recognition practice, best recognition strategy, best communication plan, and best recognition program measurement.<ref>[http://www.hrmreport.com/pastissue/article.asp?art=271043&issue=216 HR Management Article: Recognition Professionals International, RPI 2007 Best Practice Award Recipients Share Insight<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213040351/http://www.hrmreport.com/pastissue/article.asp?art=271043&issue=216 |date=2007-12-13 }}</ref> Award criteria include the following: recognition strategy, management responsibility, recognition program measurement, communication plan, recognition training, recognition events and celebrations, and program change and flexibility.<ref>[http://recognition.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=13 Recognition Professionals International<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080421070437/http://www.recognition.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=13 |date=2008-04-21 }}</ref> Recent Best Overall Recognition Program awardees include [[MGM Grand Las Vegas|MGM Grand]] (2007), [[Westfield Group]] (2006), and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center (2005). In addition to its award program, RPI further encourages grass roots employee recognition as a strong proponent of National Employee Recognition Day (March 3).<ref>[http://www.med.umich.edu/umhshr/recognition/resources/index.htm Employee Recognition: Resources & Tools<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080303045629/http://www.med.umich.edu/umhshr/recognition/resources/index.htm |date=2008-03-03 }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 07:51, 24 June 2017

Recognition Professionals International
Formation1998
TypeProfessional body
HeadquartersNaperville, Illinois, United States
President
Brian Dodds
Websitewww.recognition.org

Recognition Professionals International (or RPI) is a professional association which represents workers in the field of human resources. RPI works to promote the role of human resources as a profession, and provides networking, education, certification in workplace recognition.[1] RPI was better known as the National Association of Employee Recognition (NAER)[2]—a name the association bore from its inception in 1998 until the change in 2007.

A non-profit organization, RPI is currently sponsored by companies including Discover Financial Services, BMW Manufacturing, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Wells Fargo, and Sears.

History

A grassroots effort of professionals at AT&T, Walt Disney World, and Chevron, a small group of consistent management conference goers were impressed to form RPI (at that time known as the NAER) in order to share recognition best practices. Three companies (Sears, BI, and the O.C. Tanner Company) made significant financial contributions and became the original founding sponsors, and the NAER was officially formed in 1998. The first conference as an association was held in Atlanta, GA with only 90+ attendees.

In just a few years, the NAER grew from about 50 members to over 500. The association saw a 35% increase in membership from 2001 to 2002. In 2007, the NAER changed its name to Recognition Professionals International to reflect a more world-view of its goals.[3]

Membership

There are no prerequisites to membership in RPI. The standard annual membership fee is $250, but RPI offers discounts for corporate groups.[4]

Certifications

The designation of Certified Recognition Professional (CRP) is granted upon completion of four courses covering how to structure recognition programs for success, strategic planning and measurement, recognition management and maintenance, and how to apply recognition systems.[5]

Recognition and research

Every year RPI sponsors an annual review of nominees for the RPI Best Practices Awards, which identify the best overall recognition practice, best recognition strategy, best communication plan, and best recognition program measurement.[6] Award criteria include the following: recognition strategy, management responsibility, recognition program measurement, communication plan, recognition training, recognition events and celebrations, and program change and flexibility.[7] Recent Best Overall Recognition Program awardees include MGM Grand (2007), Westfield Group (2006), and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center (2005). In addition to its award program, RPI further encourages grass roots employee recognition as a strong proponent of National Employee Recognition Day (March 3).[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Recognition Professionals International Archived 2011-12-27 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Employee Recognition Resource Web Sites Archived 2006-09-01 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Brief History Recognition Professionals International
  4. ^ Recognition Professionals International Archived 2008-04-24 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Rideau Four Graduate First Ever Recognition Professionals International RPI Certified Recognition Professional Program Archived 2008-04-15 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ HR Management Article: Recognition Professionals International, RPI 2007 Best Practice Award Recipients Share Insight Archived 2007-12-13 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ Recognition Professionals International Archived 2008-04-21 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Employee Recognition: Resources & Tools Archived 2008-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
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