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Finding the right person to fill a job can be a challenge. To ensure the success of your company and keep productivity at its highest, you have to hire people who are not only capable of doing the job, but also committed to giving 100-percent on every task you assign. Top employees strive to do their best and make your company shine.

Hiring top-notch people means looking for job candidates with the following good employee traits:

• Consistent Initiative: Top on the list of good employee traits is the initiative to move forward without prodding. Some employees sit back and wait for you to tell them what to do. They may pitch in a helping hand or do extra work but only if you ask them to do so. Your company has a better chance of thriving when it's staffed by people who take the initiative to identify areas in which they can help and then perform the necessary tasks. These are people committed to contributing in every situation and going the extra mile.

• Reliability: There's little worse than expecting an employee to perform a task or show up on time but getting disappointed repeatedly. Your company's productivity and overall success depends on having employees who do what they promise to each time.

• Team Focus: While you want employees who are motivated to help your company succeed, you don't want those who seek success at the expense of others. Employees who work as team players are motivated to do their best and help others realize their full potential. They're the first to pitch in a helping hand or say a kind word to a coworker. Their team spirit is often contagious, so they keep your other employees motivated as well.

•  Performance Excellence: When you're looking for workers with good employee traits, reliable performance is critical. Some employees perform well some of the time or under certain conditions. Your company's success depends on having employees who provide top-notch performance with every assignment.

• Pleasant Personality: Having a diligent worker won't mean as much if the person you hire doesn't have a pleasant personality. People who have pleasant personalities put others at ease and serve with smiles on their faces and in their hearts. Your other employees will enjoy working with them, your customers will rave about the service they provide and you will feel comfortable knowing your business is in their capable hands.

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