132 Program Management 6. Human Resource Management (continued) 5. Staff Recognition Level 1 Recognize the value of expressing appreciation to others for their contributions to the early childhood workplace environment and the program in general. PM 6.5.1 Level 2 Engage in opportunities to recognize contributions of colleagues, volunteers, and administrators to the early childhood workplace environment and the program in general. PM 6.5.2 Level 3 Develop various strategies to recognize (privately and publicly) contributions of colleagues, volunteers, and administrators to the early childhood workplace environment and the program in general. PM 6.5.3 Level 4 Create frequent opportunities to celebrate both little victories and milestones in the early childhood workplace environment and the program in general. Involve all members of the community (children, families, volunteers, and staff) as appropriate. Recognize both individual and team contributions to the early childhood workplace environment and the program in general. PM 6.5.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, and articulate, evidence-based best practices related to policies and systems for employee recognition that recognize or emphasize team or program-wide cooperation in achievements, emphasizing collaboration rather than competition. PM 6.5.5 6. Compensation Level 1 Implement job requirements for which compensation is provided. Seek supervisor’s advice on professional development and/or self-study opportunities to increase knowledge, effectiveness, and value to the organization. PM 6.6.1 Level 2 Engage in professional development activities and/or educational pursuits that increase knowledge, effectiveness, and value to the organization. PM 6.6.2 Level 3 Participate in professional development opportunities and pursue personal goals to increase professionalism and increase compensation potential. PM 6.6.3 Level 4 Develop, plan, select or create a salary scale that is differentiated by role, education, specialized training, and years of relevant experience. Develop, plan, select or create alternative methods of encouraging excellence and recognizing outstanding performances and accomplishments that contribute to child or program achievement. Examine salary scale regularly taking into consideration various internal and external factors, i.e., economic indicators, market base, labor pool, etc. PM 6.6.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply evidence-based best practice regarding compensation among all of the various early care and education providers (private, public, non-profit, for profit, etc.) to inform program administrators and other stakeholders. Advocate for advancement of equity and just compensation within the field for skilled professional services. PM 6.6.5