Discover what gives some people the edge in the workforce. Have you ever wondered why "Best Companies" outperform their peers? Case studies show that companies in the top 100 deliver higher returns than their counterparts because they not only invest in their people, their people in invest in the company.

These top "100"deliverers state that the qualities that make up a great employee are:

• They have to be CRITICAL THINKERS. They want these employees to have the ability to develop creative solutions to the company's day-to-day problems
• ADAPTABILITY is the next qualities that the top "100" must see. An employee that copes well with change and is flexible is a "God-Send to any organization
• Great COMMUNICATION SKILLS - can this employee express himself/herself verbally and articulately? If so, they are a winner in the eyes of the employer.
• How well does this employee deal with other staff members and customers? INTERPERSONAL SKILLS is a must within and outside of the organization.
• Most importantly, they must have FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE in their area of expertise. Do these employees really know what they are doing?
• Finally, can your top performer use time and other resources effectively and efficiently? If so, ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS have been met, an you're right on target.

Remember, the impact of have great employees in a company increases the "bottom line" and the entire work environment.

About the Expert: Sandra Moaney Wright became a Christian at the age of 13 and has drawn closer to the Lord during her adult life. Sandra loves to share her God-given ability to write to motivate and inspire women of all ages. Sandra and her husband W.L. Wright are true romantics--they tied the knot on February 14 (Valentine's Day) and are the proud parents of Jacari, Imani, and Shere'. Sandra is a member of Open Word Christian Ministries in Fairburn, Georgia. For more information on Sandra Moaney Wright please visit sandramoaneywright.com or email moaney_wright@yahoo.com