How Can Workers Set Themselves Apart in This Era of Layoffs?

Make Your Best Impression Blog, News & Testimonials, Press Room / Media   ·   May 11, 2009

First, we need to look at history and realize that we have been through recessions before. We are a nation of resilient people; we will get through this recession, but what we do today will determine how we bounce back and set the stage for generations to come.

“When a professional chooses to invest in business etiquette skills, they are equipping themselves with the tools to succeed in any market. Regardless of the economy, our people skills account for 85% of our success in business. Have you checked your attitude lately?”

Your people skills will have a positive or negative impact on your company or organization. This will affect their bottom line because customer service is not an option. Without customers, there is NO business.

Five Key Ways Workers Set Themselves Apart:

1. Be Essential- Now is the time to be sure to arrive early (at the very least on time) and stay late if needed. Ask others in your department if you can be of assistance. Finish your projects in a timely and efficient manner. Make sure you are the one person that the boss would hate to lose.

2. Be Seen- This is the time that you want to be visible and demonstrate ambition. Difficult times require companies to seek out and take care of their best people. If possible, determine a way to stand out from the crowd. If you are in sales, what can you do to get your numbers up? Companies will not likely layoff their Star employees.

3. Be Your Best Self- Are you giving 100% while on the job? Do you spend time on personal calls or surfing the Internet? Remember that the company time is the company’s time; therefore, you need to be fully present while at work. Would you fight to keep you on the job?

4. Be Budget Conscious- Think of new ways to generate revenue or cut cost. You may just have an idea that can save both your job and your company.

5. Be Valuable- Build your skills. Companies can spare employees who skills are obsolete. Consider taking professional development courses to keep your skills up to date and joining professional trade and networking organizations.

It all begins with a realistic assessment of our current effort on the job. Are we giving 100% effort to our job? Are we being the one person the boss would hate to lose? If we were told to let go of 10% of the workforce, would we be considered collateral damage? There are some things that we have no control over like the recession; however, we can decide if we want to be a part of the solution.

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