By Ilhamie Arif
œYour attitude determines your altitude. Its a phrase commonly used to lift perspective and encourage productivity. Although it may sound a cliché, there is truth in the cleverly worded couch.
Everyone is looking for a way to improve himself or herself. Many would rather take a shortcut to achieve success, but it is often those who consistently work harder and smarter than their colleagues who end up having the brighter career. That is why it is important to have a positive attitude and determined work ethic in an organisation.
Integrity and attitude are two of the most important deciding factors. Even the best education is no substitute for a good attitude. Of course, education is important, but while employers can teach their employees new skills, its much more difficult to teach things like integrity, work ethic or attitude. It is undeniable that most employers want people who can get the job done, of course, but they also want to be able to work effectively alongside their employees on a daily basis.
A positive attitude within a workplace will help boost employees’ morale and productivity. On the other hand, a sense of negativity around an office can often suspend momentum and pit employees against one another. The better the attitude, the better the performance. A positive attitude also fosters creativity. When employees feel empowered, supported and are uplifted by one another, they are more likely to produce creative solutions that contribute to organisation’s growth.
Optimists and hard workers operate differently than most. They arent afraid to fail and they are resilient when confronted with a challenge. This is the kind of outlook employees in most organisation are looking for to work with. They know employees with a positive attitude will in most cases have improved health and lower stress levels which lead to an increase in productivity.
As we can see, the advantages of having a positive outlook and solid work ethic far outweigh the disadvantages. Productivity, creativity, competition and atmosphere are all aspects of a business that can be negatively affected if the wrong attitude is prevalent throughout the workplace. Those looking for a new place of employment would be wise to take these factors into consideration when making a career decision.
Basically, work ethics normalise what an employee would do in different situations in office premises. The habit of following good work ethics is inherent when it comes from one own self. It involves morality and other values, apart from what our parents have taught us. Workers revealing good work ethics are considered suitable for better positions and more responsibilities. Hence, it becomes important to be honest, responsible and dependable. ***