More With Moreira: The Business Podcast

As An Employee, Can We Do More? In this episode, Desmond discusses the role of employer and employee, asking a fascinating hypothetical question that may resonate with you: Is it fair to expect your employment contract to be honoured to the letter, when sometimes, as employees, we often work to our minimum capabilities? Desmond asks the tough question: if we are not living up to the employment contract we signed, then do we deserve to be paid? KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes employees do not go above and beyond, due to the fact they are not happy in their current role, or they lack motivation. Sometimes personal reasons prevent us from giving our all. All employees seem to desire more money and a prestigious and fulfilling career path, but so few are willing to alter their attitude towards their employment, seeing it a hurdle they must overcome each day. In most workplaces, there is a pool of employees who do not stand out, and who are willing to work only to a basic standard. Therefore, opportunities to stand out