It’s easy to tell a great employee from a slacker once you know what to look out for. Take a look at what sets incredible employees apart from the rest.

Incredible employees are the ones who really make a difference to the company. They’re great leaders and great followers.  They make things run smoothly come what may and get recognised for their outstanding performance. Here are the qualities of an incredible employee – does your team have one of them?

Job descriptions don’t matter
An incredible employee goes beyond the call of duty. If there’s a problem to be sorted out, they do it without being asked, even if it’s not their job to sort it out.

Incredible employees are a little different
You may think they’re a bit unusual or quirky at times, that’s okay because they probably are. Their personality is probably refreshing and lends a different atmosphere to the office. These employees will often make the workplace more fun, come up with great ideas and encourage others to do the same. On the flip side, they also know when to settle down and get serious – balance is key with them.

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They ask the questions others won’t
Incredible employees are the ones who aren’t afraid of speaking up or asking because others are too afraid to do so. Even though they might know the answers, they’ll ask because their colleagues need certainty or reassurance.

Complaints are done privately
Great employees know that some complaints are best handled and dealt with privately. They don’t complain to colleagues who can’t do anything about the situation and they definitely don’t cause a stir publicly. An incredible employee asks to speak with you privately to resolve the issue and move forward.

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Incredible employees enjoy being successful
These types of employees are self-motivated and will put in the hard work to show they can do the job and do it well. They have a strong desire to succeed and flourish wherever they are, but it stems from more than just wanting to be great at their job.

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