How to Get the Recognition You Deserve

You're pretty sure you deserved a shoutout.

Everyone else seemed to be given credit – why weren't you?

After all, you've been consistently delivering quality work, often going above and beyond what's expected. Your dedication shows in everything you do.

And, if you're honest, you're tired of watching others receive recognition for work you've helped achieve.

Do you feel like your supervisor doesn't give you sufficient credit for your hard work?

This lack of acknowledgment for your efforts isn't just frustrating – it's a recognised workplace issue known as lack of praise and recognition.

When your hard work goes uncredited, it can affect both your career progression and your job satisfaction.

Understanding Praise and Recognition

Praise and recognition involve receiving appropriate credit for your contributions and achievements at work. This acknowledgment is essential for both professional growth and workplace motivation.

When praise and recognition are fair, hard work is noticed and credited appropriately.

However, when recognition is insufficient, you need strategies to ensure your contributions are visible and valued.

Why It Matters

Here's why insufficient credit for hard work needs attention:

• It can impact your career advancement opportunities
• It often leads to feeling undervalued and demotivated
• It may result in others misunderstanding your role and capabilities

But you don't have to accept inadequate recognition. There are professional ways to ensure your contributions are noticed.

1. Document Impact

Keep clear records of your achievements, including specific outcomes and benefits to the organisation.

2. Communicate Value

Share regular updates about your progress and contributions in team meetings.

3. Build Visibility

Create opportunities for others to see your work through presentations or project updates.

Claiming Your Recognition

You're only human. Working hard without receiving proper credit can make you question whether the extra effort is worth it.

Getting your contributions recognised isn't about having your ego stroked – it's about building a fair workplace where effort and achievement are acknowledged appropriately.

To create a fairer, more emotionally intelligent workplace, you can use MOOD.ai to track how you feel about workplace recognition each day. The app can identify important emotional patterns and help you choose the right moments to highlight your contributions.

Your hard work deserves acknowledgment.

And by finding professional ways to receive credit, you'll be doing something else that deserves a huge shoutout:

You'll have created a more equitable work environment – for everyone.