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7 Qualities to Look for in Outstanding Employees

It isn’t hard to identify a great employee. This type of employee is proactive, a great leader, dependable, diligent, and reliable. They possess qualities that are unique and hard to find, but easily definable. Working with this type of employee makes everyone’s job a little easier, and they are greatly appreciated in any setting.

While great employees are, well, great, there are few who can actually take it to the next level and qualify as outstanding workers. These types of employees possess qualities that go above and beyond the average performance appraisal and impact the way work is done on a daily basis. Let’s take a look at a few qualities outstanding employees share.

Qualities of Outstanding EmployeesOrlando Jobs: 

  • They Don’t Pay Attention to Job Descriptions- When a company is small, it is important that employees have the ability to think ahead and think fast. They need to be able to adapt, change their priorities, and put in 100% effect no matter what the situation or what their job description says they are required to do. Outstanding employees have the ability to do this, without having to be asked.
  • They are Eccentric- Some of the best employees you will hire through our Sarasota staffing service may not be considered “average.” These employees have their own personalities, and they aren’t afraid to show them off, create a livelier office, and add a little Neapolitan flair to a vanilla workplace. Because of their unusual or odd personalities, they often come up with ideas no one else would think of.
  • They Know When to Be Serious- While outstanding employees may know how to have fun with their Orlando jobs, they also know when to get down to business. If faced with a major challenge, they have the ability to set aside their independent nature and work as a team player.
  • They Aren’t Afraid to Praise- When outstanding workers see a colleague performing well, they aren’t afraid to point it out and make sure that employee knows what a fantastic job they are doing. This praise goes a long way in helping to create a unified team and improving the performance of every worker.
  • They Complain in Private- Great employees are often given a little wiggle room when it comes to open controversy. After all, their performance evaluations are always outstanding, so employers aren’t afraid to offer them a bit more freedom. Outstanding employees avoid public confrontations and complaining, because they understand that the controversy could have a negative impact on the entire group. Instead, they will approach you in private to discuss any problems they may have noticed.
  • They are Advocates- In every workplace there is a mixture of different types of employees. Some may be shy and introverted, while others are outspoken. Outstanding workers fall into the latter category, but they aren’t simply outspoken for their own benefit. They act as advocates for those introverted and shy individuals who may be afraid to speak up for themselves. They silently evaluate the issues and concerns of the group then take it upon themselves to raise any important issues that others might hesitate to broach.
  • They are Never Satisfied- If you have a worker in your office who does what he is told and follows each instruction down to the last detail, you have a great employee. If you have a worker that is constantly fiddling around with his timeline, tweaking his process, or adjusting the way he works, you have an outstanding employee. These employees understand the tasks they are required to do and know how to do them, but they are constantly fiddling around with the process and trying to improve it. They are never satisfied, and that can be a fantastic benefit for you.

Do you work with great employees or outstanding ones? If your Orlando jobs or Tampa jobs are lacking in outstanding workers, it may be time to think about contacting our Sarasota staffing service. At HH Staffing Service, we can help you find employees who will not only help you achieve your goals, but push the boundaries and encourage the growth of your company.

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