0Does your attitude influence the way you work?
Attitude refers to our opinions, beliefs, and feelings about aspects of our environment. We have attitudes towards the food we eat, people we meet and the work we do. Successful organizations strongly believe in getting the appropriate mix of individuals in the right positions at the right times. This is an important aspect of any successful hiring process.
We bring numerous differences to work. We have a wide range of personalities, values, and attitudes and when we enter organizations our traits affect how we perform. Employing people with certain knowledge, skills, abilities, personalities, and ideas is a prerequisite for companies that pride themselves in their work culture.
Our behaviour at work often depends on how we feel about being there. We can understand people’s behaviour better when we understand their work attitude. When it comes to work, job satisfaction and organizational commitment influence how we behave at work.
Job Satisfaction
Job satisfaction refers to the feelings people have towards their job and is probably the most important attitude. Most millennials say that they want more from their jobs and would like to achieve better. They look for flexibility, satisfaction and fulfilment. Why do some people get excited to go to work while others abhor Monday mornings? Clearly, we all need to make a living, but it seems as though some are enjoying the process more than others.
We need to keep engaged as it will keep us in the present, focused and productive. When we are appreciated and respected in our work it can have a positive influence. Employees presently rank compensation as the second most significant factor, however, many would pick acknowledgement and acclaim from a higher-up over money.
Understanding your motivation behind the job you have can help increase job satisfaction as well. Being happy and taking care of your wellbeing is of prime importance as there are many instances to point out that people who are unhappy in life are less likely to find satisfying work.
Organizational Commitment
Organizational commitment is the emotional attachment we have toward the company we work for. We invariably show high levels of commitment and act as brand ambassadors of the organization. A highly dedicated employee is one who respects and believes in the ideals of the organization and works to achieve the goals of the business. There is always a strong desire to stay with the firm. Employees who are committed to their work frequently refer to their organization as "we" rather than "they".
Our relationships with colleagues and managers are two good predictors of our satisfaction at work and our loyalty to the business. The people with whom we communicate, how nice they are, how we are socially accepted in our working community, how they treat us with respect is crucial to our satisfaction at work. Evidence also indicates that our relationship with our manager, how considerate the manager is and whether we are developing a trust-based relationship with our manager is crucial to our job satisfaction and organizational engagement.
Fortunately, making a good impression is usually simple; a positive attitude and awareness is the key. The most important thing to do in a job is to try and anticipate what your manager wants from you. Doing what you're told isn't enough, you've got to do more, you've got to get to grips with the style of your management team and give value to responsibilities you weren't specifically asked to do.
Here are a few tips that take minimal effort and make all the difference when starting a new job and developing a healthy positive attitude.
- Dress for success.
- Be on time.
- Have energy.
- Be cheerful and enthusiastic.
- Get to know your colleagues.
- If you don’t know, ask.
- Create a routine.
- Gain experience.
- Being polite pays.
- If you don’t know, ask.
- Go the extra mile.
- Have a great work ethic.
- Be aware of your body language.
- Be prepared to learn.
- Don’t underestimate office politics.
The most important is to be happy – you’ve chosen this role for a reason and should be excited to get going and immerse yourself in your present environment. Show enthusiasm at work and show your colleagues that you are excited to be part of the team. Remember a positive attitude is also about having a good work-life balance. So, nurture yourself and remember those who win are those who think they can!
