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2023-03-21

Why ‘mattering’ in the workplace doesn’t matter

Why ‘mattering’ in the workplace doesn’t really matter

The new buzzword will do little to make employees feel more valued.

The concept of “mattering” is touted as a crucial element for modern management in a hybrid-working economy. “Mattering” is the belief that an employee is important to others in their workplace and is promoted to boost individual well-being, performance, and productivity. However, the idea that managers can “deliver mattering” to employees is not only patronizing but also wrong-headed, as employees want to feel like human beings, not robots. There is no shortcut to making employees feel valued; it can only be earned by taking responsibility, doing valuable work, and enjoying the sense of self-worth that comes with it.

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