Kristie Rogers

In a compelling discussion, Kristie Rogers, an associate professor at Marquette University and a specialist in workplace respect, unpacks the critical balance between owed and earned respect in teams. She emphasizes that owed respect relates to basic civility, while earned respect ties to individual achievements. Kristie reveals how managers can inadvertently convey disrespect and highlights innovative case studies, including the transformation of female inmates into professionals, showcasing the profound impact of a respectful workplace culture on loyalty and motivation.

Many offices are enticing workers back with promises of taco trucks and cash bonuses, and like the biblical parable, prodigal colleagues are returning. But for some of those who had been showing up during the pandemic, there is growing discontent that they’re no longer being recognized for the sacrifices they made. That’s causing some sibling-like rivalry. We hear from several workers and a CEO who are dealing with these issues in their workplaces. Then, management professor Kristie Rogers tells us what bosses and managers need to do to make all their workers feel valued, whether they are returning to the office now or came back months ago. Send us your stories about work and careers! Email aswework@wsj.com, or leave us a voicemail at 212-416-2394. Further Reading These Workers Were the Bosses’ Favorites. Now They Feel Jilted.  The Best Office Designs to Lure Back Workers   Why Cities are Struggling to Lure Back Workers   The Workplace Report  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices