7 Signs Your Team Member Feels Undervalued (And What You Can Do About It as a New Manager)
As a new manager, you’re stepping into a leadership role where you not only oversee your team’s work but also ensure that each member feels valued and supported. It’s essential to recognize when an employee may be underperforming because they feel undervalued. Drawing on ideas from Viral Justice by Ruha Benjamin, which emphasizes how small, often-overlooked actions contribute to systemic change, this post offers guidance on identifying when a team member feels undervalued—and, more importantly, what you can do about it to foster a more inclusive and engaged environment.