Is doing a good job enough…to get recognized, rewarded, appreciated, respected, trusted? Earlier this week, Seth Godin’s post on “Are you doing a good job” ended with, “Doing a good job is no guarantee of security, advancement or delight.” Two of my colleagues discovered this themselves recently to their disappointment and confusion.
One works long hours and even weekends. They’re the go-to employee when the problem is a little harder or the customer a little more challenging. And it’s been that way for years. And their recent reward? A small bonus check, the same as the rest of the team’s bonus, slipped under their keyboard. I’d bet management would be surprised to find out that my colleague is now upset and bitter because of their lack of appreciation for a job done well and often.
The interesting question to ponder now is whether the problem lies with the employer or employee. If you are in management, do you think about how your rewards might demotivate your staff instead? And if you are the employee, are you communicating your expectations or assuming management can read your mind?
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