The CORE Awards and Recognition Committee at Three Rivers Hospital is proposing new employee recognition programs to increase employee satisfaction, retention, and performance. The committee represents different hospital departments and its members are Anita Fisk, Lynette Swezey, Jennifer Marshall, John Cochran, Tammy Galbraith, Eva Olea, Yecenia Gutierrez, and Michael Hauso. The proposed programs include a Kudos program for small tokens of appreciation between staff, a Shining Stars program for nominations of employees who go above and beyond, a Safety Award given quarterly, and participation in the DAISY Award program which recognizes exceptional nurses. The total estimated cost of these programs is $650 per year which is