7 Qualities of A Good Employee.

Every employer has that unique quality that he/she needs from a candidate before the person is employed into the organization but there are still some top qualities that an employee must possess so as to retain his/her job in the organization. Understanding these qualities can also help an employer in the recruitment process. Here are some good qualities of a good employee.

1. Ability to work hard.

   According to career field recent statistics, 73% of employers appreciate, recommend and hire candidates that work hard.  A good employee should also have that enthusiastic spirit that makes him to work extra hard to see that the dreams and goals of the organization is achieved.

2. Self-motivation.

    A person that works in an organization should always do the right thing at all times and perform his/her duties with passion and enthusiasm without been instructed by anyone. With this attitude, the employee can motivate other colleagues to work harder and get a promotion when recognized by the employer.

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3. Integrity.

   A good employee should be someone that can be trusted, reliable and truthful within an organization. A person who lacks integrity and good ethics can ruin the image of the organization. An employee should possess these core qualities which are transparency, accountability and probity as these defines the person's attitude towards work and also determines how long the person would work in the organization.

4. Team management.

    Team management skill is very essential as an employee in order to limit the work load in the organization. A good employee should be able to lead a team and guide them into achieving the desired goal of the organization.  

In addition, a good employee should also possess good leadership traits that can foster a good relationship among the employees. While on the team, a good employee should also be able to take up the position of the team leader and also come up with the best initiative and idea on how to complete the task.

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5. Continuous improvement.

    The only thing that’s constant in life is change and any organization that lacks change and continuous improvement will definitely lag behind their competitors. A good employee should be susceptible to positive change and development of new ideas that are going to be beneficial to the organization. He should also continue to improve in his past performance and try new things that will make the organization thrive more.

6. Good interpersonal skills.

    Effective communication skills would enhance the communication between the employer and the employees. A good employee should be able to relate with the fellow employees about pressing issues in the organization and suggest feasible ways to tackle them.

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7. Positive mindset.

  In an organization, it's very important that the employees and the employer have that positive mindset to make things move forward in terms of higher productivity. An employee shouldn't be discouraged if things aren’t going forward; it’s just an opportunity for one to work harder. 

It’s not good for an employee to have that negative mindset as it can affect the performance of others in the organization. A good employer should always be positive about the growth and stability of the business because it leads to higher productivity and creates a better working environment for others. As an employee, looking good while going to work is a great attribute. Check out my previous post on how to look good without spending too much.