Although every employee would love to get a promotion, not all will. The reasons why some will move up while others will not, is most often based on their behavior and performance. Employees who get promoted do things differently. With competition being so tough, and the labor market so tight these days, business managers and owners are always looking for good employees. When they find them, they want to hold onto them and to hold on to them they will reward them. One primary reward is a job promotion which should come with a grander title, more responsibility, and a pay raise.
Here is a short list of the things they do to get promoted.
They are Punctual
When an employee comes to work on time, they are showing respect for the company and management. You may not punch a time clock or have your time in scrutinized closely, but it is something that will definitely be talked about when it is time for promotions. It might be difficult for you to get to work on time and you might think that a few minutes here and there is not a big deal but understand that a promotion means giving you more responsibility, and part of this involves being punctual. So, go to bed earlier and set your alarm clock earlier as well and get to work on time every day.
They also do all they can to keep themselves healthy so they can be at work every day. This means that they exercise, don’t drink too much alcohol on work nights and make sure that they take steps to avoid too much stress. Too much stress can cause all sorts of negative consequences on the body, resulting in days missed from work. Making sure you have proper family cover will also mean that if you do get ill, you and your family will get the treatment you need, when you need it, helping avoid too much time off.
They Act Like Owners
Acting like an owner means that they are always focusing on the little things. This means making sure that everyone is in sync when a new project, product or service is introduced. The person listens and look for others who may not have the necessary information and brings that person up to speed on how to win for the company. The person also looks for areas of waste that can be eliminated. Companies become more profitable not just from making more sales, but also by reducing wastage.
When management sees an employee concerned about areas of the company that does not concern them, and offering assistance on how to improve that area, that employee is likely to get promoted. Businesses focus on giving promotions to those employees who are conscientious, and who will constantly look for ways to improve things at the business. Their suggestions may not always be right, but the fact that they are trying goes a long way toward showing how interested they are in the success of the business.
They Always Have a Positive Attitude
Every job is challenging in some respects and there are times when we feel overwhelmed or like we will not meet our objectives. The last thing most of us want is someone with a negative attitude adding insult to injury when things don’t go our way. Companies want people who have a winning attitude moving up their ranks. This means someone who can see the bright side of things and focus on ways to turn a defeat into a win. Be that person and you will likely get promoted more.
2018 ·
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