ALT-1 Attributes of a Good Employee
Whether you are an employer or employee it’s important to understand what makes someone a great member of staff. Isolating the character traits which make them the best individuals to hire can help you emulate their strengths, or recognize them more easily.
Punctuality
Employers who are on time for work, don’t take extra long coffee breaks or end their day before they should at the office are valuable. The punctuality of staff saves a business money and time.
Reliability
It should go without saying that a reliable employee is worth more to a business than one who is not. Unreliable employees can be frustrating to have as staff members. They waste time and place burdens upon other employees and management.
Honesty
It’s necessary for employees to honest. Those who steal from the stock room or divulge company secrets are not liable to stay in employment long and those who tell lies don’t help company morale or with the success of a business.
Enthusiasm
Employees who love their job and are enthusiastic are pleasant to be around because they are positive and happy. They also tend to work harder and strive to do well. They take pride in their achievements and want the business they work for to be successful.
Loyalty
When an employee is loyal they refrain from saying unpleasant things about their boss or other colleagues, even if they’ve had a bad day. When they experience problems they report to their manager rather than seeking alternative employment and leaving their post empty at a moments notice.
Organizational skills
Some jobs require employees to have better organizational skills than others, however all business need staff members to be at least a little organized. This means they can follow schedules, work to dead lines and complete tasks effectively.
Autonomy
When an employee has the ability to think on their feet and come up with positive solutions to problems they’re worth their weight in gold. They save managerial staff from having to deal with extra work and sort out difficulties before they become less easy to cope with.
Team player
Although some jobs require employees to spend a great deal of time working alone the ability to liaise, communicate well and work with others can be of benefit to a business.
The traits of a great employee aren’t rocket science, however they are what separates a bad, or reasonable employee from one worth having. Such employees are more likely to save a business time, worry and money. They’re also more likely to climb the career ladder to success faster than less able staff members.
