In the early days of a company, every member of the team is likely to be involved in virtually every aspect of the enterprise. However, as the business grows it is likely to become necessary to assign individuals to specific areas so that they can better focus their attention.
When it comes to choosing the best employees to work in particular areas of your company, it’s a good idea to be able to identity the specific personality traits which, according to Sage, make it more likely for a person to succeed in their role. The following guide will help you to get started.
New Recruits – Adaptability
The world of business is changing at a rapid pace meaning that, especially in the case of smaller companies, employees are rarely hired to perform a single function. Although there will also be some tasks that will require specialist knowledge if they are to be done to the best possible standards, there are times when some employees may be required to step outside of their comfort zones and carry out whatever task in necessary to move the business forward.
Managers – Positive Attitude
In years gone by, many companies favored management types with an aggressive style and hard edge. Today, this such leaders are seen as being out of touch with the day-to-day needs of their workforce and instead, the ability to maintain a positive attitude and energy are traits most likely to be associated with effective management.
Good leaders strive to find ways to encourage their employees to perform at their best but are never overly critical or demeaning to the members of their team. Such attitudes also offer staff a more supportive environment when it comes to tackling especially demanding projects.
Part of having the right attitude is possessing a great poker face so that your expression and your body language don’t necessarily give away what is going on in your mind. It’s far easier to keep employees motivated if they believe the person at the top is calm under pressure.
HR Professionals – Highly Organized
The best HR managers tend to have superb time management skills and are highly organized and efficient. After all, if you cannot keep your own affairs in check, ensure you meet deadlines and prevent your paperwork and other commitments from getting out of your control, how can you possibly complete those tasks on behalf of other people?
An HR manager plays a key role in the careers of others and, in doing so, plays a key role in almost every aspect of their lives. This means that failing to carry out the work correctly can have a potentially devastating impact on other company employees.
HR managers also need to be capable to dealing with several different issues at the same time with some staff looking to take time away, others waiting for contracts to begin and others dealing with personal issues that are affecting their ability to perform their assigned duties. If you want to be able to stay on top of the game, multi-tasking is a skill you should possess by the bucket load.
Founder Dinis Guarda
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