The Nomination and Approval Process

How does the nomination process work?
Nominations are sent to the first level approver required for the specific award. If more than one level of approval is necessary, the nomination will be sent to the next level approver. As soon as all required approval is given, you will receive an e-mail informing you that your nomination has been approved. The nominee's direct supervisor is responsible for coordinating the award presentation. You can check the status of a nomination by logging into your account and viewing your nomination history.

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How do I nominate someone for an award?

  1. On the green bar at the top of your screen you will see the link "Start a Nomination." Click on this link to take you to the Nomination Wizard.
  2. You will be asked a series of questions pertaining to the nominee's accomplishment. Answers these questions as accurately as possible. When you are finished answering the questions, click "Continue." The Nomination Wizard will suggest the best award level for honoring the nominee's achievement.
  3. Enter your first and last name in the appropriate fields. Click "Find" to locate your name in the system.
  4. Select your name from the populated list.
  5. Enter the nominee's first and last name in the appropriate fields. Click "Find" to locate their name in the system. Select the correct name from the populated list.
  6. Enter a description of the nominee's achievement and a heartfelt thank you note in the appropriate fields. Remember, if the nomination is approved, the recipient will be able to read these messages.
  7. Spell-check the completed form and click "Submit" when you are finished. Your nomination will be sent to the required approver(s).

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How can I nominate a team?
The system now allows you to enter a team nomination. You may add as many nominees as you like to your nomination. The approval process will follow the same approval path as an individual nomination.

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How does the Nomination Wizard work?
Each question on the Nomination Wizard questionnaire has been assigned a specific weighted value. After you submit your completed answers, the Nomination Wizard uses the specified weights to determine which award level best reflects the nominee's accomplishment.

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How does the nomination form work?
The nomination form allows required approvers to see who has submitted the nomination, which employee is being nominated, and a description of their specific achievement. The nomination form also contains a personal thank you note from the nominator to the nominee.

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When does an approver approve a nominee?
A nomination should be approved when the approver agrees that an accomplishment reflects Quest Diagnostics' business strategies and deserves recognition. The approver will receive an e-mail giving them the to option to approve or decline the nomination. This e-mail will also contain a link to the nomination page.

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How can I keep track of the status of my nomination?
You can track the status of your nomination by logging into your account and viewing your nomination history.

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What is the correct approval routing?
The approval routing process is as follows:

  1. The nominator submits his or her nomination to an approver.
  2. The approver either approves the nomination or forwards it to other approvers when required (based on your program award level criteria).
  3. After the nomination is approved, the system automatically activates the nomination and gives the final approver the access code.

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How do I identify my approver?
Once you have chosen a nominee, the system will automatically populate the correct approver for the nomination.

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What does the presenter do with the access code?
The presenter should give the access code to the award recipient after acknowledging the accomplishment in a group presentation. The recipient will use the access code to view and select their award.

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How does the nominator know if the nomination is approved?
The nominator will receive an e-mail message when the nomination is given final approval. The nominator will also be notified if the nomination has been declined for any reason. You can check the status of a nomination by logging into your personal account and viewing your "Nomination History."

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What should I do if the person I am trying to nominate is not in the system?
All Quest Diagnostics employees should be in the system. First, make sure that you are entering the nominee's full name and not a nickname. Also, check to see that you have spelled the name correctly, or try searching with fewer characters. If you are still unable to locate the employee in the system, contact the program administrator in your BU.

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Can you adjust the award level without redoing the Nomination Wizard?
No. You must always use the Nomination Wizard to determine the appropriate award level. The Nomination Wizard is designed to ensure consistency and equality of recognition across the organization.

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