Long time lurker, first time poster. I hesitate for reasons you will soon understand.
I work for a giant in the medical research industry. During covid I ended up unemployed, depressed and desperate. I took a job that went against my morals because well… Bills… So I work for this giant and I work with animals but wont discuss the details here for reasons.
So I won this award the other day for raising issues regarding animal welfare last year. The animals in question are… Dead… And not a single policy or procedure changed. No one benefitted from my efforts. I didn't do it for me, or for corporate, I did it for them. Now I get patted on the back for having accomplished nothing at all. The issue in question was also a human health and safety issue…
This worthless award gets me nothing. It feels like corporate has to hand these out. There is no raise or benefits associated with it. My direct supervisor (the person who represents me for things like raises and promotions/opportunities) was totally unaware I was getting it. Therefore the manager has no idea either…
Whats the point? Pointless “recognition” to no ones benefit and those I was trying to help are gone. It doesn't even benefit me as far as I can see (I did get a swanky new thermos tho…) Multinationals are so gross. Here have a pat on the back. Maybe they pat themselves on the back “look! we support animal welfare and recognize employee contributions” while making no changes what so ever.
Then again, if it happens again they can hand out more awards!