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Seagate Technology Work Environment: Rewards and Recognition
Employees who display extraordinary performance in helping Seagate achieve its business objectives are rewarded and recognized in a number of ways. Rewards range from spot bonuses to gifts or letters of commendation. The company’s compensation philosophy also provides for variable rewards based on individual and company performance in addition to base pay, thus providing a tangible incentive for employees to excel.
The company takes particular pride in honoring its top achievers through high-profile recognition programs such as:
Outstanding Technical Innovation and Accomplishments awards -- this annual program recognizes the technical achievements that drive Seagate’s success, including inventions/innovations, technical contributions, outstanding/noteworthy patents, and significant external recognition/distinctions.
Patent and Product Awards --employees whose ideas/inventions are assigned to Seagate and granted a U.S. patent and/or utilized in a Seagate product receive monetary reward as well as recognition from their peers and management.
President’s Drive to EHS Excellence Award -- individuals or teams that make significant contributions to achieving/exceeding the company’s Environment, Health and Safety objectives.
Spirit of Supply Chain Award -- this semi-annual award goes to employee/stakeholders outside of the Supply Chain management group who make an exemplary contribution to our success in managing Supply Chain processes and issues.
Business Excellence Symposium and Recognition -- this annual event recognizes the accomplishments of key employees and teams who leverage Six Sigma and Lean Enterprise tools/methodologies to improve company processes and performance.
Gen. Thomas P. Stafford Excellence in Business Award -- celebrating discovery and business excellence, the award recognizes select outstanding leaders each year who have contributed breakthrough processes and projects in pursuit of our corporate objectives and in the spirit of our corporate values. Named for astronaut and former Seagate board of directors member Thomas P. Stafford, the award is given annually during the Business Excellence Symposium.
Service awards -- Seagate recognizes the commitment of its long-term employees by rewarding various years of service with a gift and certificate of appreciation.
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