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298B RE-ENGAGE

Feeling Valued and Recognized

Ways you can become more valued, better
recognized, and rewarded

___ First and foremost, find out what your organization values and what
specific results your supervisor expects from you.
___ Be honest with yourself as you consider whether you are willing to put
forth the effort required to achieve those results.
___ Get your supervisor’s input on what skills and knowledge you could
acquire that will make you more valuable to the organization.
___ Give value to get value: look for ways to share information and be a
resource to coworkers.
___ If you feel you are not receiving the information you need, ask
your supervisor for the information directly and look for ways
to stay plugged in through informal relationships throughout the
organization.
___ Speak up when you have an idea that you believe could bring value to the
organization and be well-received by your manager.
___ Let your supervisor know what form of recognition (e.g., public versus
private, written versus spoken) you most appreciate.
___ To get a better feel for the impact and value of your job, ask to sit in on
a meeting with a customer or client.
___ Ask your supervisor what criteria he or she uses to determine raises and
variable compensation.
___ When asking for a raise, think first about the value you have added and
will add (“what’s in it for them” instead of “what’s in it for me”).
___ If you see a need for additional tools or equipment to do your job better,
first do a cost-benefit analysis before you approach your manager with
your request.
___ When you have reached a goal, reward yourself with a special treat:
take a day off, get a massage, or buy something you’ve been wanting.
___ Other: _________________________________________________________
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