Having lots of experience in a particular industry is not enough! In today’s fast paced and ever evolving workplace, it’s more important to be a problem solver and someone who can get things done. A survey done by indeed.com points to what kind of people are seen by companies are top performers and are most sort after. Read more : https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/high-performers
I’ve seen many great resumes over the years, with awesome qualifications and decades of experience, unfortunately the proof as they say, is in the pudding! Having strong paper qualification and years of experience in a particular industry doesn’t necessarily mean, one is going to be a good hire.
What makes for a high performer?
In an Indeed survey conducted by Decipher/FocusVision, employers were asked what attribute their highest performer exemplified most. The top five answers were:
- Problem-solving: Ability to define a problem and then determine and implement a solution
- Communication: Effectively conveys ideas to others
- Self-direction: Self-starter, someone who initiates new assignments and challenges
- Drive: Desire to succeed, goes above and beyond what is asked of them
- Adaptability/flexibility: The ability to be flexible in a changing environment, take on new tasks
Why is retaining high performers important?
High performers are better for business because they tend to drive a disproportional amount of impact in the workplace. In fact, one study found that 10% of productivity comes from the top 1% of employees and 26% of output is a product of the top 5%. The same study also found that top performers tend to be four times as productive as the average worker. High-performing employees also impact a company’s culture as they’re more likely to choose a new job based on a company’s reputation and opportunities for meaningful work.
So, companies have learnt, to look out for a lot more.
- Are you able to get things done?
- Are you a problem solver?
In my personal experience, the people who are typically problem solvers and those who are action oriented “get things done” people are the ones who help organizations excel.
Dinesh Karna – Chief Facilitator & Co MD, AspireUP Consultancy