As an employer, it’s crucial to know what kind of employees you’re bringing in or already have in your organization. On the other hand, knowing what type of employee you are is crucial to understanding what you bring (or don’t bring) to the workplace.

What is the difference between an average employee and a great employee? It can surprisingly make a big difference in the workplace.

High Performers love doing great work, and they usually don’t have issues knowing their goals and achieving them. They can be described as fearless because they actively try to improve their performance – and find the resources they need to do so.

Average Performers generally do what is expected of them in the workplace, and consider that sufficient. They may want to be high achievers, but lack the knowledge to accomplish their goals. They also may lack the support and resources to reach their potential.

Workplace effect: High performers are the type of employees you want in the workplace. They are worth investing in because they are often mentors who thrive on helping others improve their productivity. These type of employees generate new ideas for a company, and tend to look to improve procedures to maximize their own productivity.

As an employer it is important to make sure you are providing your employees with the necessary resources and support for them to succeed. And as an employee it is important to invest your time into a job you love and one that sparks your interest and passion, so that you can become a leader and trainer in your industry.

“Pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you” -Maya Angelou

Burkes, Frances. “What Distinguishes a High-Performing Employee From an Average Performer?” Small Business. Chron.com, n.d. Web. 08 July 2017.

Great vs. Average Employees. Digital image. ThinkHR. N.p., n.d. Web.