10 Qualities of a Good Employee
27 November 2013
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For employers, a worker's skills are no longer enough today. In addition to their knowledge, they must have certain very specific attitudes and aptitudes. But which ones?
In just a few years, employers' requirements have greatly evolved. Before, having knowledge, and especially one or more diplomas, was enough to get a job. In other words, know-how was paramount. From now on, interpersonal skills are an integral part of the process of selecting new employees in a company. But what are these qualities so sought after by employers?
Adaptability. Like the world, technology, and markets, the workplace is constantly evolving. Every worker will therefore have to adapt to continuous changes. Otherwise, and without a good dose of goodwill, they won't last long in the company.
Learning. If a worker has to adapt – for example – to new technologies, they will have to learn to master them. Here again, it is a question of goodwill. In addition, a worker will always be interested in not losing sight of continuous training throughout their career.
Versatility. Having knowledge is good. Training is even better. But, we must not hesitate to continue learning in completely different fields. Company work tends to require the accomplishment of increasingly diverse tasks.
Initiative. Once their job is done, some workers twiddle their thumbs because no other specific task has been assigned to them for that day. It is advisable to take advantage of these moments to show initiative and, for example, anticipate future tasks to be performed.
Integrity. Everyone still remembers the recent financial scandals, and in particular, the Jérôme Kerviel affair (ex-trader of Société Générale). No employer wants to see their company's name associated with an unscrupulous employee. Hence, an even more active search today for employees with honesty and moral values.
Ability to work in a team. Even if each worker has their own computer, it is no longer possible today to go it alone. This applies to employees as well as managers. In each project, it is advisable to ask for, but also to listen to, everyone's opinions.
Communication skills. This quality is an integral part of the ability to work in a team. Everything goes through communication, spoken and written. It is therefore necessary to master the different modern communication tools and always be as clear and concise as possible, especially by email.
Emotional intelligence. More than once, a worker will hardly appreciate the behavior of one or another of their colleagues. Teamwork therefore requires good management of one's emotions. They should be controlled, especially in delicate situations, in order to best resolve problems within the team.
Leadership. Inevitably, one day the older managers will leave and will have to be replaced by younger ones. Employers therefore want to find workers capable not only of communicating well but above all of mobilizing and motivating a team.
Maturity. This quality does not go hand in hand with an employee's age. Having a certain amount of maturity in the workplace is above all about knowing how to recognize one's mistakes – such as a bad decision – and apologize for them. As far as possible, we must try to fix them.
Monargent.be
Posted online November 27, 2013.
In just a few years, employers' requirements have greatly evolved. Before, having knowledge, and especially one or more diplomas, was enough to get a job. In other words, know-how was paramount. From now on, interpersonal skills are an integral part of the process of selecting new employees in a company. But what are these qualities so sought after by employers?
Adaptability. Like the world, technology, and markets, the workplace is constantly evolving. Every worker will therefore have to adapt to continuous changes. Otherwise, and without a good dose of goodwill, they won't last long in the company.
Learning. If a worker has to adapt – for example – to new technologies, they will have to learn to master them. Here again, it is a question of goodwill. In addition, a worker will always be interested in not losing sight of continuous training throughout their career.
Versatility. Having knowledge is good. Training is even better. But, we must not hesitate to continue learning in completely different fields. Company work tends to require the accomplishment of increasingly diverse tasks.
Initiative. Once their job is done, some workers twiddle their thumbs because no other specific task has been assigned to them for that day. It is advisable to take advantage of these moments to show initiative and, for example, anticipate future tasks to be performed.
Integrity. Everyone still remembers the recent financial scandals, and in particular, the Jérôme Kerviel affair (ex-trader of Société Générale). No employer wants to see their company's name associated with an unscrupulous employee. Hence, an even more active search today for employees with honesty and moral values.
Ability to work in a team. Even if each worker has their own computer, it is no longer possible today to go it alone. This applies to employees as well as managers. In each project, it is advisable to ask for, but also to listen to, everyone's opinions.
Communication skills. This quality is an integral part of the ability to work in a team. Everything goes through communication, spoken and written. It is therefore necessary to master the different modern communication tools and always be as clear and concise as possible, especially by email.
Emotional intelligence. More than once, a worker will hardly appreciate the behavior of one or another of their colleagues. Teamwork therefore requires good management of one's emotions. They should be controlled, especially in delicate situations, in order to best resolve problems within the team.
Leadership. Inevitably, one day the older managers will leave and will have to be replaced by younger ones. Employers therefore want to find workers capable not only of communicating well but above all of mobilizing and motivating a team.
Maturity. This quality does not go hand in hand with an employee's age. Having a certain amount of maturity in the workplace is above all about knowing how to recognize one's mistakes – such as a bad decision – and apologize for them. As far as possible, we must try to fix them.
Monargent.be
Posted online November 27, 2013.
