Forbes
published an article that listed 15 characteristics of an ideal employee
(Sundheim, 2013). Of these characteristics, two that I find most
important are honesty and passion. A professional employee will
have a variety of quality characteristics. However, every employee should at
least have these two.
First, is honesty.
Employees can be extremely skilled or talented, but that means nothing if an
employer can’t trust them. An article published by New Hampshire Business Review says it’s easier for employees to
perpetuate dishonesty through emails, texts, and social media now more than ever
(Casolaro & King, 2013). The article also stresses the importance of a
written company honesty policy. This ensures that all employees have the same
idea of what is expected of them. If a company hires honest employees, less time can be spent on developing strict policies and training.
The
second characteristic, passion, means
the employee is motivated by much more than money. While money is a great
motivator for all of us, it shouldn’t be the only reason we pursue a goal. The Ken Blanchard Company performed a
study that looked at factors linked to employee passion (Ken Blanchard
Companies, 2006). It also states that the benefits of a passionate employee
include long-term commitment, peak performance, and low turnover.
Honesty
and passion are two critical characteristics that employers will look for in
all employees. Hiring honest and passionate employees will create trust within
the workplace while increasing performance and employee retention.
References
The
Ken Blanchard Companies (2006). Employee
passion [White paper]. Retrieved from http://www.kenblanchard.com/Leading-Research/Research/Employee-Passion-the-New-Rules-of-Engagement
Casolaro,
N., & King, R. (2013, March 22) Honesty is the best employee policy. New
Hampshire Business Review. Retrieved from http://www.nhbr.com/March-22-2013/Honesty-is-the-best-employee-policy/
Sundheim,
K. (2013, April 2). 15 Traits of the ideal employee. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/kensundheim/2013/04/02/15-traits-of-the-ideal-employee/
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