Managers often overlook stellar employees who don’t work directly in front of them. If you’re not getting recognition from your boss, it’s easy to feel undervalued—and even demotivated. How can you make your responsibilities and achievements more visible? First, consider starting a daily huddle where you quickly share with your boss what you did yesterday, what you plan to do today, and what your goals are for the week. You can make this formal by asking if you can schedule a standing time to touch base, or you can simply reach out to your boss with periodic updates a few times a week. You can also create a window into your work that’s otherwise invisible. Share databases or documents that demonstrate evidence of progress in real time. This could take the form of a dashboard with real-time metrics, a weekly rundown of client feedback, or a shared document that details progress toward key performance indicators. Finally, be proactive about helping your manager tackle challenges they’re facing. Where can you step outside of your typical responsibilities to offer creative solutions, volunteer extra time and effort, and demonstrate your skill set? In other words: How can you put yourself on their radar?
This tip is adapted from “What to Do When Your Hard Work Is Being Overlooked,” by Melody Wilding
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