KEY STEPS
CREATIVE IDEAS FROM EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
As we have heard time and again, qualities such as dedication, integrity, good judgment, and a sense of responsibility to the organization you are with is paramount to having a successful career. However, just having these qualities won’t quite cut it. To truly be invaluable to your employer, these qualities must show each day on the job. We offer some important suggestions that you can begin practicing today to make you more successful at the workplace.
BE A TEAM PLAYER
Many organizations still view company loyalty as one of the key attributes of a good employee. There are several ways of expressing your loyalty to the company. The easiest and most important is supporting the company's policies. Showing your loyalty and commitment to the organization's vision is key in standing out. Apart from that, there are a few other ways to show your dedication and pride.
These include;
- Being punctual
- Putting in a full day's work
- Being willing to put in extra hours (sometimes even when no pay is involved)
- Being respectful and courteous to the people you are working with
- Cut costs without sacrificing the quality of work.
PROTECT YOUR INTEGRITY
An old saying says that your name is worth more that silver and gold. Integrity is one of the key attributes that every employer looks for. Integrity simply means doing the right thing even when you know that no one is watching and mainly when the choice is not easy.
Protecting your integrity means that you define your core values, carefully think about the decisions you make and keep your word. When you uphold these values, you become a force to be reckoned with because you do not have any inconsistencies in your work and therefore proving to the organization you are loyal and trustworthy.
LEARN TO MANAGE TIME
One of the biggest and most misused resources is time. Whether a dollar value is attached to it or not, time is always valuable. Therefore it follows logic that a time management master holds a superior advantage over his/her peers. Time management prowess is important for the following reasons;
TIME IS LIMITED
We all have 24 hours in a day but others seem to accomplish more from the 24 hours than others. This is because they better managed their time. If you want to secure a job or rise through the ranks, this is a core concept.
ACCOMPLISHING MORE WITHOUT THE MUSCLE
Taking control of your time means improving your ability to focus and in the end, a raise in efficiency. When you master time management, you'll note that you perform your tasks quickly, efficiently and without as much effort as you would have.
BETTER DESICION MAKING
With proper management of time comes better decision making. Without the pressure of feeling like you do not have enough time, you are able to think better and make more informed decisions.