When we think of the word ‘employer’, it is easy to think of someone who is in a high authority that dictates within a company. However employers and employees are all working towards the same goal and that is for the company to be successful. Before they hire someone, they want to ensure that they are the right person to help take the company forward. Not all employers may be easy to work with; of course they are all different. What makes a great employer? 

As an employee, you will look to your employer for direction and instruction. To be a great employer, you must lead by example. Your staff will look up to you and there will be times where things within the company may be tough. Staff may start asking questions and as the employer, you will need to find those answers, as well as reassuring them that everything will be back on track and going in the right direction. 

Sometimes we may think of our employers as people who because they have higher authority, you can’t approach them with any queries or concerns. That shouldn’t be the case. There will be times when work is stressful however you should always be approachable to your staff. The last thing you want is for your employees to be afraid to ask you questions in meetings, or to air any concerns they may have with you. 

Every company will have a culture or a way of doing things, but that doesn’t mean there cannot be a few positive changes or adjustments. An employer should be open to reasonable requests from their staff; after all, their ideas may be ones which benefit everyone, including the employer. The employer will have the final say on the decisions, however it won’t hurt to listen and consider their ideas.  

Depending on the type of company, there will be more opportunities to learn than in other work placements. Providing more opportunities for your employers will not only increase their skills and knowledge, but it also may open up new job opportunities within the same company. Incentives will also be a big help as the employees will find motivation to succeed. 

Employees work hard but they will also need some time to relax. Perhaps a few facilities such as a relaxation area or a gym to keep fit will be a good source of relaxation. Also, some activities as a company may help the team of workers to bond and become closer. That could increase the sense of a positive team spirit. As an employer, you want your team to be together, that will create a positive and warm working environment.

As an employer, there are many responsibilities which you will have to carry out on a day to day basis; however you also want to be an employer who is easy to work with. Employers are needed so that daily work and tasks can be carried out, but they also must feel comfortable where they work. Who would want to work with a difficult employer?