What Makes an Employee Feel Valued at Work?
Feeling valued is not the same as receiving compliments.
The core message
An employee may feel valued when the workplace consistently communicates: "Your contribution matters, your perspective is heard, and you are treated as a person whose capability is worth developing."
Expressed through
Meaningful responsibility; appropriate trust; recognition of useful contributions; respectful communication; opportunities to develop; consideration of employee perspectives; fair treatment; constructive feedback; reasonable access to resources; involvement in relevant decisions.
The leadership question
Instead of asking "How can we make employees happy?", ask "What conditions help people experience competence, agency, connection, and meaningful contribution?"
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