Making the Boss Happy

By Alicia Burkel

What would make me the best? How can I proceed to the top? How do I make my boss happy? These are the questions that pass through most of the currently employed members of today’s society. The answer is only a few steps away. I will show you how to improve your boss’ outlook on you as an employee by taking a few steps in the right direction. The steps begin with learning to utilize punctuality, time management, prioritizing, organization, and displaying a willingness to learn.

Punctuality, be on time, be ready, set and go. Many employers enjoy when you come to work regularly and on time. If an employer has to be concerned with the thought of you might not coming or being late if you did show up, your employment becomes lower on the value scale. When you arrive a bit early, you not only give yourself the advantage of preparation but it shows your boss they can depend on you.

Time management is the key to doing your job effectively. Be prepared, don’t just punch in and then decide to collect all of the things necessary for you to complete your job! Time is a huge part of an effective business. As my current employer would say, “Time is money.” This quote is very true, when you are not ready, you are wasting their time, the consumer’s time and your manager’s time is costing the company money. You and I both know most companies do not have the luxury of throwing money out the door on each employee. So be considerate of that.

I can’t find anything! Do you even know where your desk is? How can you find it in this mess! Are these phrases you hear a lot? They shouldn’t be. In order to assist your boss in a productive and effective business you have to be organized. It allows you to find things at the drop of a hat. Think about it; what if you were at home and nothing was organized? You have to spend time looking for your keys, your wallet or even that movie you wanted to watch and all you want to do is relax and get your errands done. Your boss feels the same way. They want to come into work and know that everything is easily accessible to keep the business going. Do them a favor and be organized!

What comes first?? Well, you need to be able to determine this. If your boss is anything like mine, they will throw a laundry list of things that need to be done in your direction. You need to show that you can handle this. Assert yourself, delegate responsibilities and prioritize what you need to complete. Sometimes, there is not always the time to allow for the entire list to be completed. However, if you show your boss that you have completed what was of most importance, their satisfaction will be eminent.

Examples of things a boss never wants to hear include “I don’t know how to do that” and “that is not part of my job!” Always be willing to learn. You may have had years of training and education but there is always more to learn. Be open minded; when you are approaching a task don’t think of it as a chore look at it as an exciting experience. When your boss asks you to do something that you are unsure of how to complete say, “No but I am more than willing to learn!” It shows that you take a sincere approach to the job. Your boss will appreciate your enthusiasm and put other opportunities in front of you. By opening the door to learning and experience you become more valuable as an employee.

These few steps will make a great difference in your boss’ opinion instantly. You will also feel better about the effort you place in your work and feel great achievement because of this. Your boss will enjoy the changes and will admire your work ethic. It’s easy, so what are you waiting for?? Improve your boss’ outlook on you, today.

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