You are surrounded by co-workers up to eight to ten hours a day. When you are awake, you will see more of your colleagues than of your wife, friends and family. You might have employees that look your way during the same time. If you have a choice, choose to be a good example. Why? [...]

This might be one of the most important steps so far. Knowing you business is quite different from knowing how to do your job. As step 10 of my 12 easy steps to become a great employee, this one is about getting to know your company. Let’s start with markets. Do you know anything about [...]

Be pro active towards your manager, ask to discuss topics with them, ask to be evaluated and ask to reflect together. But do not bug them down; remember you need to produce results as well. Volunteer if tasks are given, especially if it is in a topic you love. I was a manager before I [...]

For each step, I get one step closer to the upcoming guest post. Step 9 of 12 easy steps to become a great employee, is written by an award winning blogger, and I am looking forward to publish this post tomorrow. But first let’s concentrate about step 8: Grab that ball. It’s really about accepting [...]

What is the point of learning if you can’t share your new acquired knowledge? As a strong contribution to happiness at work, learning and sharing is mighty important to secure a great work atmosphere. That’s why I am now writing about step 7 of my 12 easy steps to become a great employee. Human basics: [...]