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The Power of Mattering: How to Feel Valued and Valuable in Your Career

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Nov 25, 2025
Explore the transformative concept of mattering at work, distinguishing it from mere belonging. Discover how feeling valued boosts motivation and wellbeing. Delve into striking statistics showing many employees feel invisible and how personal moments can shape our sense of significance. Learn three key ingredients that foster mattering: noticing, affirmation, and being needed. Plus, uncover practical actions to help colleagues feel appreciated without pressure. Small gestures can lead to big shifts in workplace dynamics!
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INSIGHT

Mattering Defined And Why It Matters

  • Mattering means feeling both valued and valuable at work.
  • It boosts self-esteem, self-efficacy, motivation and performance.
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Belonging Vs Mattering

  • Belonging means acceptance in a group; mattering means making a difference to that group.
  • The ideal workplace gives both belonging and mattering for best wellbeing and impact.
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A Large Proportion Feel Invisible

  • Around four in ten employees report feeling undervalued or invisible at work.
  • Feeling invisible undermines motivation and commitment to work.
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