Why ‘mattering’ in the workplace doesn’t 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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