Qualities of a Good Employer
1. Communicative
Whether you work for a large or a small
company, your employer should always keep you in the loop in terms of company
performance and goals. Being left in the dark about how well the business is
doing can be discouraging.
2. Flexible
An employer’s ability to be flexible doesn’t
mean just understanding when an employee calls in sick at the last minute or
has to leave early to pick up a child from school. Today, as a result of
technology, it also means providing the option of working from home when
necessary.
3. Dedicated
If your employer isn’t invested in the
company’s success, why should you be?
4. Views Employees as Partners
It might sound like a cliché, but having an
employer who views the company as one team working together towards a common
goal is worth noting. You want to know that you’re not perceived as just
another cog in a wheel. So if you ever find yourself looking for another job,
notice how your potential employer describes the office dynamic and how you
might fit in.
5. Understands the Importance
of Work-Life Balance
As committed as you, your co-workers and your
employer should be to the company, it doesn’t mean you should be expected to
spend every waking moment of the day working. Yes, there may be times when you
have to sacrifice a Saturday to finish your to-do list or work late, but a good
employer recognizes that overworking employees will lead to stress and
frustration, and poor productivity.
6. Looks Ahead
Employers should not only be in tune with how
the business is currently performing, but they should also be mapping out a
well-organized and achievable plan for the future.
7. Open to New Ideas and Feedback
It’s no secret that employees want to be
heard. Your opinion should matter. Having an employer who encourages you to
share your feedback, rather than being dismissive, is a crucial characteristic.
If your employer isn’t open to new ideas, the company’s ability to remain
competitive and reach its full potential could be at risk.
8. Recognizes Employee Accomplishments
If you’re never recognized for your
accomplishments, or advised on how to improve upon your shortcomings, your
incentive to work hard will falter. Be sure to look for an employer who will
review your work, offer you feedback, and acknowledge your hard work in
worthwhile way.
9. Promotes Positive Work Environment
The atmosphere where you work can either make
you want to quit or get your friends hired. Remember, you spend more time with
the people at your job than with anyone else, so a negative or hostile work
environment will make you feel anxious and alienated. Who needs that?
