1) Excel in performance

One of the most common reasons for being fired is poor performance. Therefore, “simply don’t take a job you are not qualified to do,” However, if you are good at your work, nothing is going to beat you. “There is nothing to beat excellence in performance. Put in the extra efforts to deliver beyond expectations. Even the toughest boss will acknowledge your contributions,”

2) Be punctual

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3) Inappropriate behavior

Inappropriate behaviour can also be a reason for termination. This can include lying, sexual harassment, having an affair with a co-worker, and using company resources for personal use, among others.

4) Anti-establishment attitude

Don’t get into an anti-establishment mode, particularly as a group. “Dropping names and making damaging statements in public can be avoided. If you have a grouse, express it in private to your superior,”.

5) Key concerns of your boss

Understanding the key concerns of your immediate boss is very important in any organization as it is your rapport with your boss which will ultimately make or mar your career. “It is extremely important to know what exactly your boss is working on or what is troubling him/her. Make sure that you are part of his/her solutions (and also not adding to his/her problems!),”

6) Be a team player

Apart from being in the good books of your boss, it is also extremely important to be a team player. “It is difficult to survive in any organization if you think that you can deliver results on your own. This holds true even if you are an expert. It is imperative, therefore, that one is able to work in a team to achieve the best result,”

7) Correlate salary with job role

Correlate your salary with your job role and performance. “If you think it is not justifiable in the current, think possible ways of value addition,”.

8) Flexibility is the key

Every employee must learn to adapt to the changing circumstances with alacrity. “Be willing to take additional responsibilities as this will ensure your continuity,” At the same time, employees should also be ready to travel for longer durations and even be willing to relocate. This is a must particularly for sales people.

9) Be in sync with organizational culture

Always respect and be in sync with the organizational culture. For instance, if the culture is formal, go with it and try not to be a rebel. Otherwise that may backfire some day.

10) Delivering beyond KRAs

Doing a good job at your workplace is very important for your success, nevertheless you should always try to give your discretionary extra. “While achieving targets and meeting deadlines are mandatory and all the more non-negotiable during troubled times, giving one’s discretionary extra and delivering beyond one’s KRAs will definitely be noticed,”