What is an outstanding employee? In my opinion this is someone who takes responsibility for their actions and work. Someone who has proper work ethics and someone who has expected to work properly and does. You may ask what all this means, so I will break it down. To be responsible at work means to ask for help when needed to properly perform your job. It also means to be responsible with the way you treat others in the work office. To have proper work ethics means that you are truthful and honest. It also means to follow company procedures and company ethics. These components are key to becoming an outstanding employee.