Lola Scott
- During her time in HR, Ashley Herd noticed four traits good employees have in common.
- Dependability, strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork are key to job security.
- But even if workers have these traits, they may be laid off because of investor or board decisions.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ashley Herd, the 43-year-old founder and CEO of Manager Method in Atlanta. It has been edited for length and clarity.
Before starting my own company, I worked in HR for 20 years and spent time in employment law . Now, I help organizations train managers in skills such as delegation, performance management, and communication.
After years in human resources, I noticed several traits that make for the best employees — the ones the company will do anything to keep, even in a downturn…