WHAT KIND OF EMPLOYEE ARE YOU?
(click on your star sign below)
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Aries employees make excellent troubleshooters.
They'll usually want to be out in the field at a variety of
different
work sites fixing things. They
certainly won't be happy for very
long behind a desk in a
The bored Aries employee who has been forced into a square
hole will typically be restless,
angry, and careless with details.
No amount of money would compensate for being stuck in a
routine
job. Money in fact isn't why they are working at all.
They do want to be paid fairly and need a status position to
satisfy
their competitive tendencies--
but even more importantly,
they'll want challenging new
projects.
They typically like to have a sense of responsibility
and need to feel needed. In
return, they'll give their all and
provide
detailed, consistent work. They will literally work
themselves
to exhaustion to prove themselves.
If you want to keep your Aries co-worker productive and happy,
you'll want to give them the
opportunity to work independently
or let them help and lead less
experienced workers.
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Taureans make some of the best employees. They are loyal,
hardworking,
and no-nonsense. They work methodically and
follow projects through until they
are complete. Some may
appear to work a little too
slowly-usually because they are so
careful-but
they will always finish what they start. They thrive on
structure,
schedules, and routine. You'll find them doing the
same exact thing at the same
time every day.
Taureans, however, are not exactly the malleable workers that
they often appear to be. If they
have to work in a chaotic
environment,
they won't be happy and will be prone to child-like
temper tantrums and stubbornness.
They might react similarly if
they have to work around
ignorant people or at a job where
there is no obvious potential for
advancement.
Taureans will be very unhappy if there isn't a ladder for them to
climb. Even in the worst
situations, they will find a way to
advance
slowly, winning over the most difficult people who
may stand in their way of
progress.
Taurus employees will only take so much patiently and happily
before they feel they are being
taken advantage of. They will
gladly accept orders and do
whatever dirty work needs to get
done, but they expect rewards.
They want material gain, salary
increases,
and the potential for more power.
To make your Taurus employees happy, be sure to give them
projects
through which they will see tangible results-hopefully
something
that will allow them to express their unique creativity
in addition to their practical
side. They don't want to feel mired
in details for long periods of
time.
Make sure to schedule regular performance and salary reviews.
This show of respect should keep them loyal to the company.
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Gemini employees can have difficulty concentrating on one
thing for long periods of time. They
have quick-moving minds
and love to talk and
communicate their ideas with others.
They thrive on social interaction -- even if their jobs don't
particularly
support it. You'll be able to find them wandering
from desk to desk gossiping
about all the sordid news in the
office. They can be powerful
persuaders in their speech and
make ideal salespeople and
mediators. They love to nego-
tiate and can work out the best
Deal for everyone involved.
When properly stimulated, they can manage to keep their
wandering
mind focused and actually be quite productive.
When they are bored, bogged down with mundane detail-
work, or forced to work with
people who they consider droll,
they can become mean-spirited
and gossipy. Their moods
can fluctuate vastly day to
day, as well as their productivity.
It is really against their nature to be forced into an average
workday
schedule and environment. They are happier traveling.
lf they are in an office they
will need constant new stimulation.
Most will be wanting advancement if they see
this as a way to
escape the limitations of their
jobs. This can motivate them to
put extra effort into their
job. If you work with a Gemini, try to
avoid getting into any debates
with them - they will surely
win and it could end in some
hard feelings on your part. They
will need an accepting
environment-one that supports their
need for multi-tasking.
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The Cancer employee isn't at work to feed their ego -- their
job is just a job and a means
to get paid. They work steadily
and are usually very reliable.
You'll be able to depend on them
to show up on time and do what
is necessary. They won't get
involved
in power struggles or get upset when someone
advances
before them. They are able to accept the situation
because
they see it simply as a rung on the ladder up. Their
motivation
is security.
They'll want more money the longer they've stayed at a job.
They don't want to have to worry about how they'll make ends
meet tomorrow so they'll need a
stable position without much
risk. Cancerian workers can slip
into some dark moods on
occasion.
During these periods productivity tends to drop-as well as
everyone
else's in the office. Their moods can be so strong
everyone
becomes affected. To avoid the frequency of these
occurrences,
managers and co-workers should try to make
the work environment as homey
as possible-keep it well
heated, cozy, and friendly. Don't
press them to reveal their
true inner thoughts-their
tendency is to be secretive and
protective,
and they could see prying as an attempt to
disturb
their security.
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Leo workers want to be first and at the center of the office.
Even if they can't lead, they'll look for every opportunity to
increase
their own status -- and if someone else seems
ahead of them, look out. They
will make it clear that they
aren't happy by pouting and
complaining. They want
advancement
so much that they'll take on more respon-
sibility
and carry a heavier load than anyone else does in
the office. And they are
self-promoters. It is likely that they
are telling everyone in the
office what a great job they are
doing as well as giving everyone
unwanted advice.
They know they are superior and want everyone to know it
as well. This arrogance can
sometimes cause problems
when working with management.
But typically, they are just
hard workers out to demonstrate
just how good they really are.
They thrive in sales positions - they can promote a product
or company just as well as
they promote themselves.
Their strength and arrogance isn't just show either. In a crisis
situation,
Leos really demonstrate their true courage.
Leos want to lead and will be pushing for more responsibility
and rewards. They are happy to
train and mentor new co-
workers
as they enjoy giving advice and being in positions of
authority.
If you are trying to manage a Leo employee, you'll need to
give them plenty of praise,
responsibility, and independence.
They will certainly want to help lighten your load of manage-
ment responsibilities. Just be
careful- the next thing you know
they could be taking over your
job.
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In the right situations Virgos love to work. They make ideal
emloyees,
happily working late into the night to make sure
everything
is perfect and in order. If you are looking for an
employee
who doesn't mind starting from rock bottom in the
most entry-level position at the
company, hire a Virgo.
They'll have no complaints about the position being beneath
them. They are CONTENT with
basic, honest hard work.
Their contentment isn't always apparent, however.
They love to complain and worry. They are quick to criticize
the way things are done around
the office and are the first
ones to grumble disapprovingly
at what they consider to be
extravagance
or laziness. They are blunt and honest and
don't mince words over what they
feel just isn't right.
Usually, this will be brought on by someone doing a half-
baked job or not being
considerate of other co-workers.
You'll want to constantly reassure them, but this will do little to
quell their anxieties. They
actually enjoy worrying, and there
is little you can do about it.
Just give them a detail - oriented
project
and let them work alone on it. You won't have to
supervise a
Virgo worker. They'll check all the facts before
getting
started and catch their own errors when they are done.
To keep a Virgo employee happy, you should also make sure
their environment is orderly and
calm. You should also provide
small gestures of appreciation.
They don't need extravagance,
just let them know you
appreciate them in small ways that
won't embarrass them. They will
probably just shrug their
shoulders
and say, "It's no big deal." But deep down inside
they need these little
reassurances.
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Libra employees are detailed, dedicated workers with
sensitive
natures. Managers and co-workers sometimes
find them difficult to get a
handle on. They pick up the
energy of the office and are
unable to prevent it from
affecting
them. Loud noise, flashy colors, and discordant
vibrations
will put them off so much that they will have
difficulty
fulfilling their obligations at work.
One day they may seem like the most bright,
hardworking,
ambitious
employee around. The next day they might be
down, irritated, and unable to
produce. Co-workers
shouldn't
fret when Libra employees are in a dark mood.
It really won't last, as a happy state of mind can come over
them just as quickly. When Libra
employees are in a
balanced
frame of mind, they can be a powerful presence
at work-they have a way of
gracing everything they touch.
Underneath that mess of moods, they really are basically
happy and stable people. They are
capable of profound
logical
thought and evaluate all sides of a situation before
acting. They are one of the most
intelligent Signs around.
They are expert researchers and mediators. And their
sensitivity
to their environment makes them naturals at
keeping
things looking great. They will easily help others
resolve
conflicts and can act as a go-between with workers
and management so that everyone
ends up happy.
If you want to keep your Libran worker smiling, give them
the respect they are due and
put them in a position where
they can project their great
charm and diplomacy. They
won't be CONTENT to take orders
for very long, either-
make sure they are given
increased responsibility.
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Scorpio employees usually exude a quiet self-confidence. They
are self-sufficient and do not
depend on others for a sense of
self-worth.
They keep their private life separate from work and
take complete responsibility for
their actions and their situation.
They don't make excuses; they just take care of business and
expect everyone else to do the
same. Those who don't, co-
workers
and managers- will have to endure the Scorpio wrath.
They don't mind being completely vocal about what they feel is
wrong with any given situation.
And if you tread on their fire be
sure to expect retaliation. They
won't take insults or opposition
lying down.
If you manage a Scorpio employee, be sure to follow through
with your word and don't break
any promises-Scorpio is
keeping
track and building up some heavy resentments
against
you if you do. You may not even be aware of it until
too late-but when Scorpio gets
too much, you'll be sure to
know.
Scorpio employees will react towards those around them
exactly
as they are treated. When they get what they want,
they will be very accepting.
If you are trying to work with or motivate a Scorpio co-worker,
be sure to treat them
respectfully and act professionally.
Give them challenging work that allows them to utilize their
awesome
self-confidence and courage.
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The Sagittarian employee is head strong, cheerful, and willing
to help. They exude
self-confidence and take on tasks like
there's
no tomorrow. They are willing to tackle even the
toughest
of projects as long as it is challenging and gets them
out of the routine. Lucky for
them, their shining personalities
and honest enthusiasm seem like
a bright spot in the office-
otherwise
co-workers might begin to build animosity towards
someone
so arrogant and extravagant.
Their tendency to exaggerate and take on more then they can
handle usually results in missed
deadlines and dropping the
ball-not
because they are lazy of procrastinate, but because
their enthusiasm just gets the
better of them sometimes.
Don't let their nonchalance fool you-they really do care about
what they are doing. They just
have an easy-going attitude
that allows them to keep on
smiling even when they just
messed up big time.
Just because they are flexible and easy-going doesn't mean
they won't tell you exactly how
they feel-what is working for
them and what isn't. And they
won't just blindly take orders -
they need to understand the
method and reason behind the
process.
If you are trying to motivate your Sagittarian employee, be
sure to feed them plenty of
challenging new projects and
hint that some business trips
might be on the horizon once
deadlines
are met.
And whatever you do, try not to question their intentions-
it is the quickest way to make
them upset. They aren't
capable
of deceit.
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A Capricorn employee with too much to do is a happy worker.
They need plenty of projects and responsibility. There is no
sadder sight than a Capricorn
worker without a sense of
responsibility.
They need to be needed. They are covertly
ambitious -
usually not flashy or obvious about it-but you will
usually
know that they are serious and determined about
advancing
themselves.
They are completely scrupulous, so much so that they can be
self-disparaging.
But they are no pushovers. They can wear
down even the toughest
customers. Their persistence is
incredible.
Once they set their sights on a goal, they work
away at it until the bitter
end-whether the goal be that hard
sell or the new hardware
release.
Capricorns don't work for free, however. They expect to be
paid handsomely and be given
more and more responsibility.
They need to come out ahead of the pack in the end, and
they see the work environment as
their primary vehicle.
They won't go in for the typical office gossip and politics, though.
They want to get down to business at work and see it as no
place for fooling around.
With a strong sense of duty and respect towards their superiors,
it is rare they will join in
on boss-bashing or knocking the system.
They can get frustrated, however, with blue sky management
schemes
that lack common sense, and they will interject their
dry sense of humor in the most
critical ways.
If they want change, they will be unyielding. If all their effort
leads to naught the result will
be deep moods of darkness and
depression
with a sense of hopelessness.
Keep your Capricorn employee happy by paying them fairly
and giving them plenty of hard
work. Arrange for a path of
advancement
within your organization for them. If you don't,
you might find them looking for
other opportunities.
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The Aquarius employee can't tolerate unfairness in the office.
Hair brained schemes will get the positive attention they
deserve
if an Aquarian has anything to do with it. They'll try
to help everyone see the good
side of a bad situation if it's
the last thing that they do.
They are so smart-they can't help
but hold management in disdain
if they feel that they are
being unfair and unintelligent.
It isn't that they are overly
ambitious
and think they could be doing a better job- just
that they think people in power
should know better.
Most Aquarius workers are still looking for themselves and
will want to try their hand at a
variety of jobs in the workplace.
Whatever they are doing, they will do conscientiously.
They usually have strict personal codes that include a strong
work ethic. Their bright,
off-beat intelligence, and trustworthi-
ness will typically gain them
many friends-in and out of work.
Beneath that sometimes odd-ball behavior is solid, concrete
thinking
and sensitivity to co-workers. Keep your smart
Aquarius co-worker happy by giving them plenty of opportunity
to learn news kills.
Raises are less important to them. No amount of money will
make it worth their while to
stay in a stagnant position. Don't
let them get too bored or they
will simply find another job as
easily as they found this
one-their genius is easy to spot.
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The Pisces employee can be a loyal and hard-working, if
unconventional,
worker. In the right position, they are able to
keep their daydreams in check
and buckle down on the
detail work-giving their all to
the boss and corporation whom
they feel are worthy of
devotion.
On the flip side, there is no image of extreme misery like that
of an ill-placed Pisces
worker. They will act as though their
cubicle
were a prison cell as they daydream of their own
business
or next vacation.
Unhappy Pisces workers usually won't stick around too long.
Often Pisceans will drift from one job to another looking for
that ideal environment to which
they will be able to commit
and feel a sense of purpose.
And if things are going in a bad
direction
at the office, Pisces will be the first to sense it.
They'd rather pick up and leave then wait until the problem
reaches a
head. Pisces are often misunderstood by their
co-workers.
Typically timid and introspective, they usually keep their true
nature hidden, for fear it
wouldn't fit with the corporte culture.
What motivates a Pisces employee to not only stick around
but also excel? Try
compliments. And show them how their
work impacts the entire
organization.
They need to know that what they are doing is worth
something
on a grander scale. Acceptance of their
unconventional
organization and planning will be necessary.
Just because their sales report isn't in the typical format
doesn't
mean it is any less effective. Keep their environment
bright and upbeat; and an
after-work cocktail wouldn't hurt.