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How to Be Better at Your Job in the New Year

Improving your work effectiveness may improve your pay check in 2014; a New Year’s resolution to work harder is, therefore, practical and worthwhile. However, simply working harder will not necessarily cause productivity gains, and it could even be detrimental to your efficiency.

For example, pushing yourself in terms of extra hours or attempting to speed up your accomplishments is likely to leave you stressed and chronically ill. An alternative is to develop your emotional intelligence. The Harvard Business Review published an article that suggests emotional intelligence can improve your performance and leadership potential. PrideStaff offers the following tips that will help you achieve superior job performance without detriment to your well being:

  • Work smarter, not harder. Slowing down may result in greater achievement because haste causes stress and leads to unnecessary mistakes. Mind Tools recommends identifying your priorities so that you can manage your time effectively. Monitor how long it takes you to accomplish certain tasks so that you can plan accurately. Allow time for unforeseen circumstances in project planning.
  • Communicate effectively. If a colleague does not interpret a message correctly, a job may have to be redone. Take steps to ensure that any ambiguity is eliminated. . For example, when delivering instructions, have the receiver repeat them back to you. Similarly, confirm instructions that you are given so that you can be sure that you are not misinterpreting them. Consider cultural differences and individual communication preferences and respect them.
  • Study your industry. The more knowledgeable you are, the more useful you are to your employer. Your perspective expands along with your knowledge. Become involved in online industry networks and understand your competitors. You might develop an idea that your company ultimately adopts.
  • Find a mentor. Identify an individual whom you admire and would like to learn from. Work with them and develop similar habits. Return the favor and mentor others if you can. Develop a reputation as a go-to resource and your value to your organization will grow.

PrideStaff Las Vegas can help you develop your career potential. For more information on how our team of expert recruiters can assist you in the new year, contact us today!

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