what you do for free at your workplace?

What you do for free at your workplace?

Most of us try to fulfill our job requirements for which we are paid for.

Your job description clearly defines your role and responsibilities and the company expects you to work according to your job description.

It’s obvious you are being hired for that and also paid for.

Meeting deadlines, completing the project, meeting targets, cost-cutting measures, etc. are all important.

But, over and above, in addition to that, you do some things for free. Something you do for which you are not exactly paid for. Something which is not directly equated to your salary.

For example, you don’t get paid extra to be enthusiastic, and it’s not the right reason not to be.

Paying a brief visit to your colleague when he is sick isn’t necessarily a part of your role, but it’s still crucial and makes a big difference.

Offering a token gift to your fellow worker on his Birthday isn’t necessarily part of your job description, but if you do, it makes a lasting positive impact.

Clicking a selfie with the house-keeping worker or a canteen boy is not mentioned in your job profile but if you do so, it creates a great engagement with your support staff.

Sparing small time with your teammates to laugh or crack a joke or have fun etc. wouldn’t have told by your HR but if you can do so you will be one of the reasons for enhancing your team’s performance.

So by all means, do what you’re paid to do. It’s perfectly ok.

But know that the things you do for free are what will add significant value, set you apart from others and would help you to take your career to the next height.