August 27, 2007 4:44 PM

How to toot your own horn
Posted by Douglas Eisenhartat 4:44 PM

Do you feel underappreciated in your job? Do you feel you do not get enough praise and recognition for what you do day after day? Are you afraid to step forward and seek the recognition you feel you deserve when it is not readily forthcoming?

Well, Tory Johnson, ABC's "Good Morning America" workplace contributor, says you are not alone:

Employees want to be recognized for performance, but many don't know how to get it. They'll either wait for the boss to offer some form of praise, or they'll suffer in silence when it's not forthcoming. Many employers are content with this cycle, since they fear offering kudos goes hand in hand with opening the coffers.

Yet for many workers, frequent recognition is even more motivating than an annual raise. So instead of allowing recognition to be passive, employers should encourage staffers to tout their skills and accomplishments. A proud workplace is often a more successful one.