Employee Engagement Team

We believe that appreciation matters. The Employee Engagement & Recognition team works to strengthen connections, celebrate achievements, and create opportunities for employees to feel seen, supported, and valued throughout their journey at UNM Hospital. By partnering with leaders, departments, and employees across the organization, we help foster a culture of recognition, engagement, and belonging through meaningful programs, events, feedback initiatives, and employee-centered support.

Our work includes:

• Administering employee recognition programs, including iCare, Employee of the Month, Employee of the Year, the BEE Award, and other recognition initiatives
• Planning and coordinating employee appreciation events, celebrations, and engagement activities
• Supporting leaders and teams with employee engagement strategies and action planning
• Reviewing employee engagement survey results and partnering with leaders to identify opportunities for improvement
• Conducting one-on-one consultations with leaders to address engagement challenges and strengthen team culture
• Collaborating directly with departments and workgroups to improve employee morale, recognition, communication, and connection
• Developing recognition campaigns, communications, and appreciation resources
• Facilitating employee service teams, engagement champions, and recognition committees
• Gathering employee feedback and helping translate it into actionable improvements
• Promoting a culture of appreciation, belonging, and organizational pride throughout UNM Hospital

Our mission is to help create a workplace where employees feel recognized, connected, valued, and engaged in the important work they do every day

As a Service Team:

• Serve as engagement ambassadors within our departments
• Support employee appreciation and recognition initiatives
• Volunteer at employee events and activities
• Share feedback and ideas to enhance the employee experience
• Promote engagement opportunities and resources
• Help foster a culture of appreciation, connection, and belonging