Work assiduously

To work like a dog is a phrase that we’ve all heard, but what does it actually mean? And is working nonstop always beneficial?

When someone is diligent, they will work assiduously to finish any task assigned to them, and they will do it correctly. They will go above and beyond to perform the assignment flawlessly, on time, and without compromising quality. To consistently complete the greatest job possible, they “work like a dog.”

So it seems reasonable that you would want a team of diligent employees to work for you. After all, they’ll always perform admirably! Wait a minute. Let’s start with the drawbacks of this personality type before going into detail about its advantages.

The cons of a highly diligent employee

Although you definitely want someone who is eager to put in extra effort and do their best work, being overly diligent is not necessarily a good thing. The following are some drawbacks to dealing with this kind of person:

• They become obsessive about details-  This obsession can, of course, have benefits, but someone who is excessively fixated on details may really throw a wrench in the works. They could prevent you from moving on by insisting that everything be “perfect” before you go on to the next stage. In fact, those who are extremely diligent are occasionally described as having “obsessive compulsive” traits.
• They don’t always think outside the box –People with high levels of diligence might frequently become fixated on precise definitions and lack a sense of diverse and creative thinking. Solving problems can be difficult.
• They struggle to make quick decisions – Do you work in a high-stress, quick-moving field that necessitates making decisions quickly on a variety of subjects? Due to their difficulty making decisions, highly diligent people are probably not the best choice for roles requiring them to make these choices.

The pros of a highly diligent employee

You might infer from the list above that “working like a dog” is only a bad quality, but that isn’t the case. As for the benefits:

• You can count on them- if you give them a task, they will complete it as efficiently as possible and deliver it on schedule. This can be a great benefit if you operate in a field where timeliness is extremely important.
• They make excellent ‘right hand men/women’ – Despite the fact that you might not want them in charge of the troops, they make fantastic vice presidents or “go to” point people. A highly conscientious employee might be a lifeline as a support system by your side.

They set a good example for others – They provide a good example for others – If you need to lead by example and demonstrate to your staff how particular tasks should be completed, pair them up with your most dependable workers so they can pick up best practises.