A new concept called GEM(Going that Extra Mile) was introduced by our office where each manager has to nominate one person as his GEM for really going that extra mile:).I too was a beneficiary to that award and yeah it was nice being recognised.But wait,why cant we have a yearly awards show ala Filmfare/Oscars where we can nominate and give prizes in different categories.Now doesnt that sound interesting..Here's my sample list of Categories..Many more could be added.:)
"Best Audit Team"
"Best Audit File"
"Best Article/Manager/Partner"
"Best Documentation"(Both Individual Component/Overall Audit)
"Best Formatting"
"Most Complete Audit File"
"Most Informative Audit File"
"Best Newcomer Award"(Honouring the young achievers who've put in a storming performance in their very 1st year)
"Most creative piece of work"
"Lifetime Achievement Award"(For those long serving souls whose work speaks louder than words)
"Others"(Best Dressed/Best Personality,get as creative as you wish)
Add to that an EMCEE,some sing and dance performances and we cud have the most perfect glitzy evening celebrating and recognising the best of the year gone ahead.
We can have an esteemed panel of judges to do the nominating and probably a voting process to select the best of the best..:)
Though this entire concept seems too far fetched,i truly beleive it is the best way to generate employee bonhomie and camaraderie among the people of this organisation.It is sad but the fact of the matter is half of the people do not know one another inspite of belonging to the same organisation.I know its because of the nature of work so atleast a day can be celebrated where the comrades come to know about their counterparts achievements..(another ofcourse being a yearly firm day out)
Also some other things which i wish the organisation does..
Open a Library-I beleive its a must and the entire repositary of knowledge should be shared and given access to all.
Screen a popular movie/show on a monthly basis
Have stimulating discussions on topics both audit and non audit on a regular basis
Lets wait and watch whether all these eventually turn out to be a reality!..Fingers Crossed!!
