by Kenneth
Anczerewicz
http://www.resourceriver.com
©
2008
Everybody looks forward to a nice, healthy bonus on
top of their salary, but not everyone warrants it. In most workplaces bonuses
are distributed on the basis of work performance, so it's important to think well
ahead and plan out how you can earn the type of bonus you think you deserve.
Remember,
employers are constantly observing you, and it is your year-round accomplishments
that factor into the type of bonus you may be eligible for. You cannot just start
working harder a few weeks before bonuses come out and expect to get a great results.
Rather, make it a point to give it your all every day you are at work. Here are
some easy and actionable ways to work toward a sizeable bonus:
Volunteer
to help others with tasks that you may be valuable on, even if it's not part of
your direct responsibility. If another team or group needs help, be quick to step
in and offer your advice or services. This is especially true when the task is
something you are particularly skilled in. Don't wait for someone to come over
and ask. Volunteer to show how proactive you are and how willing you are to give
of yourself to improve the overall bottom-line. Be sincere in your efforts to
help others and you'll be pleasantly surprised that what goes around does come
around.
Go the extra mile and do a better job than you are
asked to do, to show that you never settle for the bare minimum. Never do anything
half-heartedly, or overlook mistakes that you could have easily corrected. Strive
for perfection; this will prove to the employer that you really do deserve a bonus
that is a cut above the rest.
Be proactive in mentioning
and evidencing your accomplishments to the employer who makes bonus decisions
Of course, you don't want to overdo it, but you need to make sure that the higher-ups
notice what you are contributing to the workplace on a daily basis. If you go
out of your way to help another team, why not casually mention it to the employer
if you see him in the hallway or the elevator?
Remember,
bonuses are given on the basis of the work employers observe you doing, so make
sure you give them plenty to admire! And as I say elsewhere, always keep in mind
that proper preparation prevents particularly poor performance.
