Recognition, Power, and Equity in IT Work

How do we decide who gets recognized for a team’s success? What happens when contributions go unnoticed?

In this session, we’ll explore how credit and recognition function as power in IT workplaces and discuss the impact that uneven recognition can have on team members. Drawing on research and real-world experiences, we’ll create space for conversation about how under-recognition can affect colleagues across different identities and career stages. Participants will leave with practical ideas for sharing credit more intentionally and strengthening inclusive team cultures.

About this event:

Presenters:

• Courtney Fleeger, Quality Assurance Accessibility Engineer, AITS
• Mark McCarthy, Lead Quality Assurance Accessibility Engineer, AITS

Track:

Party Up — Share strategies, partnerships, and success stories that help us form stronger parties, coordinate across guilds, and conquer challenges together.

Experience Needed:

All Levels

Learning Outcome:

• Explain the relationship between recognition, credit, and power in IT workplaces.

• Identify the impacts of uneven recognition on individuals and teams.

• Recognize factors that contribute to under-recognition across different identities and career stages.

• Implement strategies for sharing credit more intentionally and building inclusive team cultures.

Additional Keywords:

recognition, inclusion, equity