Oil in the Engine

A business is like a well-oiled machine, and each employee is like a small part of the engine. When all of these parts are working harmoniously together, the business flourishes. Yet, with so many employee styles in the world of business, what are businesses specifically looking for? To be successful, businesses need employees that are consistent, responsible, and organized.

First, every business needs consistent employees. This comes from the simple idea that all customers want their expectations to be met. If a customer feels that their expectations have not been met, or that they received no value from your business, they aren’t likely to use the goods or services again. Consistent employees bring long-term customers; in other words, the more consistent each employee is, the more money they bring to the business (Hess, 2012).

Second, a professional employee is self-responsible. Far too often in businesses, individuals turn down opportunities to learn and progress because of the words, “not me.” This “Not Me-ism” attitude is increasingly effecting businesses, so employees that do take responsibility will move forward personally while becoming great assets to the company.

Third, a business employee is organized. Organizational skills keep the corners of a company working smoothly and effectively, just as oil aids in long-term efficiency of an automobile engine. With organization, problems are solved quickly and concisely; without it, more problems occur with less ways to correct them.

In conclusion, there are many things that a business needs from its employees to function properly. Mastering these three traits will demonstrate to business owners that you will aide in how well their engine will perform. Applying these three characteristics, you will be a far more beneficial employee than those who do not; beneficial employees are what businesses want.

References

Hess, M. (2012, February 28.). How consistency touches every area of your business. CBS Moneywatch. Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-consistency-touches-every-area-of-your-business/

Greczyn, R. (2014). Where the buck stops: Personal responsibility in a “not me” society. Appalachian State University. Retrieved from http://ceo.business.appstate.edu/
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