Top 10 Ways to Ensure All High Performers are Seen

Many factors at work affect how visible employees are and how valuable they are perceived to be–and many of these factors are unrelated to technical skill. For example, tech employees in one NCWIT study pointed to factors such as “who you know,” frequency speaking up in meetings, and perceived confidence as drivers of influence in the workplace. Yet, research has shown that these factors do not actually reveal an employee’s potential or competence.

Use these tips to ensure that talent is rewarded with recognition and advancement opportunities–regardless of whether an employee engages in self-promoting behavior or benefits from matching stereotypical images of “top tech talent.”