10 Ways To Be Indispensable At Work

1. In this age of rapid growth of unemployment rate and skyrocketing job loss in Nigeria, several people are still been promoted from one level to another. Their pay are been raised, too. There’s only one secret to this. Indispensability. Although, job security is not certain in Nigeria and the world at large, some people have been able to stay head above water, because their organizations perceive them as invaluable — indispensable. In this article, I explore 10 tips for being indispensable in your workplace.

1. Monopolize A Particular Skill

Having a monopoly over certain skills sets you apart from the crowd. This skill could be a hard or soft skill. If you’re in a company where you’re the only programmer or best deal negotiator, and it seems you’re the best around, you would probably retain your job for a long time.

2. Be Productive

Being a workaholic does not mean you’re being productive. To be productive means you carry out your tasks in the most professional way that yields returns and results for the company.

3. Be A Conveyor of New Ideas

Be among the few that are always presenting to their supervisor’s new ideas. In board meetings, offer novel ideas and make yourself known as someone who’s always coming up with brilliant ideas.

4. Be Willing To Go the Extra Mile

Managers are attracted to employees who are sacrificial with their time and energy to see that the company is hitting its targets. They’re the initiators in the company, rather than the onlookers or those controlled or commanded like zombies. They think ahead and act fast to avoid dangers irrespective of any supervision.

5. Be Detailed and Informative When Communicating

When communicating with your supervisors, either through a telephone or one-on-one conversation or in writing, be detailed. Ensure you have done your research over a matter before communicating them to your supervisors. Let your communication show that you have a good grasp of the subject matter and they’re solution-ladden.

6. Be Your Supervisor’s Right-Hand

This basically means you’re making your supervisor’s job easier. By being his right hand, you’re building trust and becoming a dependable ally. When you’re his trusted employee, he’ll likely commit more tasks to you, thus, making you indispensable.

7. Monopolize An Important Relationship

This is quite tricky. If you’re a trusted ally or an advisor to your company’s biggest customer, you’re likely to be indispensable. Therefore, as an employee, building valuable relationships can cement your place in a company for a very long period of time.

8. Be Popular Among Company’s Customers

Like the previous point, employees who’re popular or well-loved among the company’s customers are likely to be an asset. If your exit can reduce the numerical strength of your company’s customer base, you’re likely to be indispensable in your workplace.

9. Be A Team Player

Being a team player can make you invaluable in diverse ways. When your coworkers see you as an intelligent team player who is always helpful to them in times of trouble, they would always offer you a space of leadership. Often, they would want you to lead projects, which speaks volumes about you, especially to your employers.

10. Stay Informed On The Newest Trends and Technology

If you want to be valuable in your workplace, stay informed. Constantly make the Business and Tech News, newspapers and magazines your friends, understand when the stocks are rising or falling, find out the latest development in the tech and business worlds, etc. Never be caught unawares. With so much knowledge, you can be an unsolicited advisor to your supervisor on the happenings in the corporate world. This can make you an invaluable asset to your supervisor.

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nnaemeka-emmanuel

Nnaemeka is an academic scholar with a degree in History and International Studies from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is also a creative writer, content creator, storyteller, and social analyst.

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