In recruitment, we always hear the same phrase, ?If every candidate was like this person, I?d hire them on the spot.?
Before they even have time to finish their sentence, we know our client is talking about one of their model employees.
We have all come across them ? the ones that can lead the charge, push a crucial project through or act as the ?glue? that binds their team together. Most importantly, they raise the bar and will continue to inspire those around them to improve companies across PNG.
So, what actually makes a model employee?
To remove the guesswork, I have been gathering insight from our Peopleconnexion PNG clients and HR leaders across the country about this person’s defining characteristics. Here’s what they said:
1. A flexible attitude
They say the only constant in life is change.
Over the past few years, we’ve seen major shifts in the business environment which have affected the way companies operate in Papua New Guinea. Adjusting to seasonal demand, fluctuating resources prices and foreign currency availability issues creates a need in every organisation for employees with their finger on the pulse and an ability to adapt to new circumstances.
At the end of the day, model employees reject rigid ways of thinking and aren’t set in their ways. If a new challenge comes their way, they can think on their feet and are willing to analyse issues in a new light.
2. A passion for what you do
There is a clear difference between an employee who loves coming to work and creating a role that is truly their own, and one who checks off their to-do list and then mentally checks out for the day.
Employers and recruiters notice the difference.
This is why we tell our candidates to follow their passion and do what they love. The truth is, it shows. When we have a genuine passion for what we do and have personally invested in our work, we are more likely to put in the time and effort to succeed in our projects and go the extra mile.
3. Commitment, loyalty & drive
Often, we find that an employee’s passion for their job and their commitment are closely intertwined. Employers are always looking for professionals who will follow through, deliver on time and keep their promises. Learning how to become the ?go-to? person is a valuable skill to carry throughout your career.
In Papua New Guinea organisations especially, a commitment to tenure and improving your team, department or office improves national capability and can play a hand in encouraging tomorrow’s leaders.
Building a team, process or site from the ground-up isn’t easy, but the employees with the motivation to try are on the way to making themselves indispensable.
4. Diligence & a trustworthy nature
In business, integrity is everything.
A model employee is one that is reliable and will practice due diligence in all that they do. To them, ?close enough? is not good enough ? they will cross their T’s and dot their I’s. They understand how to deliver when it counts and provide support when it is needed.
This is how they build trust without having to ever say, ?I am trustworthy?.
Managers and employers never want to second-guess their employees or feel out of sync with their employee’s drivers. This is why trustworthiness and a diligent attitude are so important.
In our work, we teach candidates and clients the importance of understanding cultural fit and a person’s suitability for their role based on their past behaviour.
At the heart of it, most of us already possess a range of incredibly valuable traits that will define them as a model employee ? for the right organisation.
Our Peopleconnexion PNG office recognises the challenges in building a new team or finding your organisation’s next generation of leaders. This is why we rely on 30 steps to unearth and deliver high quality candidates across our extensive networks. To book an appointment to discuss your strategic hiring plans and how you can improve your team, please feel free to email me via stephen@peopleconnexion.com