Why Your Best People Are Tired of Waiting for Recognition

How to value each other.

Ivona Hirschi
Management Matters

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“Finally, I am being recognized.”

I’ve recently read that Millenials and Gen Z are likely to move on if they don’t feel appreciated.

At the same time, managers have a false idea they do not appreciate their team members enough. It is a blind spot for many because, from the recent survey, it seems recognition is a real pain point for employees.

Don’t let your best people be tired of waiting for recognition. Good word is cheaper than replacing people. Now, learn how recognition matters.

High-performers and silent recognition

What is a good job? And what is the extra mile? What if someone constantly delivers more? Does it become their standard?

High performers have a difficult life. They work hard but often go unrecognized despite their consistent contributions.

Employees who do not feel adequately recognized are twice as likely to say they’ll quit in the next year. — Gallup.

They can become victims of their success. For example:

  • If you handle 12 projects while the average worker is only 6, you always get more, because you can handle it.

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Ivona Hirschi
Management Matters

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