The rising of energy prices changes many things in a short time. We talked about how they affect the labour market. Knowing this information is important, but it is essential to know what all these changes mean in terms of job security. We all need a job, especially in the fast-paced 21st century. And we have to do everything we can not to lose it.
But fear will not get you anywhere. You need to be proactive, which means creating the opportunity or controlling the situation instead of reacting only after something happens.
How to be proactive?
If you work for an unreliable company or have heard that they are going to fire or cease business activity entirely, it is good to act before it’s too late. Explore the labour market. Ask your friends who work in the same field if the situation in their company is not better. Instead of watching TV in the evening, spend 30 minutes on market research. Find out which companies can give you the job security you need. It won’t directly affect your job security, but you will be ready to act when the time comes.
Get better at what you do
Employment is double-sided. If employers want to attract qualified employees, they need to offer them attractive conditions. On the other hand, employees have to provide certain qualities to get good salary, benefits and job security. Now, more than ever, is a good time to take a language course or get an additional qualification that could make you a good candidate for a better job. As finding the right person for the job is an important role for companies, some employers even pay for these courses. Atena is one of them! Atena will reimburse you for the cost of your additional qualification after you have worked for the company for a certain amount of time.
Do your best – it won’t go unnoticed
Sometimes we feel like we are giving our best at work, but nothing changes. No one will notice that you finished the assignment two days before the deadline. The last time you heard the phrase “good job” was in 2019. Some managers or bosses won’t appreciate your hard work, although others will. You’ll be the last on the list of employees getting a notice when your manager gets a call from HQ telling him that 20% of the people working on the project need to be let go. Plus, when the time comes to ask for a promotion, you’ll be one step ahead to get that promotion or pay rise.
