But it takes a lot more than being a hard worker who meets deadlines to be a standout employee.
Hoskins has noticed that younger employees — Gen Zers and millennials —are especially good at establishing strong, empathetic relationships with higher-ups.
If it's hard to find time on their calendar for a check-in, Cohen says you can still build a strong personal relationship with your boss with small gestures.
What most employees don't realize, adds Hoskins, is that "as much as you want your boss to like you, they want you to like them too.
So don't be afraid to be seen, to build a close relationship with them."
Persons:
Andy Cohen, Diane Hoskins, Hoskins, Gen Zers, — Hoskins, Alison Green, Cohen
Organizations:
CNBC