Getting recognized!!

1. Analyze the root cause

You need to be sure if your need for appreciation is more of an organizational issue or a personal one. According to a survey, 59% of employees said that getting recognized for their accomplishments make them feel that they are a part of the workplace. Analyzing the root cause of the issue will help you decide if you need to work more on yourself or if you need others to be a part of your problem-solving. Finding out whether the problem has to do with your organizational culture, team, manager, or yourself, will help you tackle the issue in a more focused way.  

2. Be the first one to appreciate ‘You’

Feeling appreciated or recognized has a lot to do with one’s psyche. So, start dealing with a non-appreciative environment by appreciating yourself. Once you identify what kind of appreciation works best for you, it is easier for you to create the same feeling for yourself. When you are no longer disturbed by the total lack of motivation, you can gradually start communicating your feelings to others.

3. Appreciate others

A positive work environment is key to achieving higher efficiency. According to Hawthorne studies, a positive working environment is directly related to a company’s productivity. Acknowledge the need for recognition in others and respond to it whenever there is an opportunity. Genuinely appreciating other’s achievements will help you create an open channel that is beneficial for you as well as your teammates. 

Getting recognized at work is a two-way process. It’s important to focus on the areas where you need to improve and also communicate to your team member when you deserve recognition than what you are being given. Working on your own towards achieving what you seek from your workplace can help you tackle the disappointment stemming from a lack of recognition and growth personally as well.