The Learning Goals: The importance of developing a strong work ethic and how the work ethic you...

The Learning Goals:

The importance of developing a strong work ethic and how the work ethic you develop will

impact your future as an employee.

Work Work EthicEthic

What is Work What is Work Ethic?Ethic?

The Definition:

a standard of conduct and values for job performance

Expectations Expectations for Employeesfor Employees

What are the traits of a winning employee:

What does an employer want?

Top 10 Work EthicsTop 10 Work Ethics

Attendance

Character

Team Work

Appearance

Attitude

Productivity

Organizational Skills

Communication

Cooperation

Respect

Be On TIME … Don’t Be ABSENT!!

Limit AbsencesBe at work every day possiblePlan your absencesDon’t abuse leave time

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Come to work on timeBe punctual every day

Honest … Dependable … Loyal

Be honest“Honesty is the single most important

factor having a direct bearing on the final success of an individual, corporation, or product.” Ed McMahon

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Be dependableComplete assigned tasks

correctly and promptly

Be willing to learn Look to improve your skills

Be loyal Speak positively about the company

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Working toward a goal requirescooperation and respect

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Leadership abilitiesThe ability to be led and/or to

become the leader

Be a team playerThe ability to get along with

others – including those you don’t necessarily like

Be a contributing memberThe ability to carry your own

weight and help others who are struggling

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Accept compromiseRecognize when to speak up

with an idea and when to compromise by blend ideas together

Clothing … Hygiene … Manners

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Dress Appropriately Dress for Success!

Set your best foot forward

Personal hygiene

Good manners• Hand shake• Demeanor• Eye contact

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Remember that the first impression of who you are

can last a lifetime

Be Positive! … You Can Do It!!

Have a good attitudeListen to suggestionsBe positive

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Accept responsibility for ones work

If you make a mistake, admit it

Make Good Use of Your Time

Do the work correctly Quality and timeliness are prized

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Get along with co-workersCooperation is the key to productivity

Take pride in your workDo things the best you know

how

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Help out whenever askedDo “extras” without being

asked

The to getting your task done on time KEY

Make an effort to improveLearn ways to better yourself

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Time ManagementUtilize time and resources to

getthe most out of both

Written … Verbal … Visual

Written CommunicationsBeing able to correctly writereports and memos

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Verbal Communications Being able to communicate

one on one or to a group

Working Together to Achieve More

Follow company rules and policies

Learn and follow expectations

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Get along with co-workersCooperation is the key to productivity

Appreciate privileges and don’t abuse them

Privileges are favors and benefits

Be sensitive to Racial andCultural Difference

Work hardWork to the best of your ability

Traits of a Winning Traits of a Winning EmployeeEmployee

Carry out ordersDo what’s asked the first time

Show respect Accept and acknowledge an

individuals talents and knowledge

Why People Lose Why People Lose Their Jobs:Their Jobs:

They get laid offJob loss not their fault

They get firedJob lost because of their

actions

Common Reasons Common Reasons Why Employees are Why Employees are

FiredFired

Reasons the Law upholds as “just cause”

for firing

Reasons Employees are Reasons Employees are FiredFired

AttendanceAttendance Being late or absent from work

Shows lack of responsibilityCan hinder productivity

Reasons Employees are Reasons Employees are FiredFired

CharacterCharacter

Abusing drugs or alcoholCan create health/safety issues

Being dishonestTrust, once lost, is hard to

regain Being unreliable

Dependability is an employee asset

Reasons Employees are Reasons Employees are FiredFired

Team WorkTeam Work Bossing others around

Giving orders is the boss’s job

Not carrying your weightNot doing your part – relying on others to do your job for you

Reasons Employees are Reasons Employees are FiredFired

AppearanceAppearance Dress Code

This can be a safety issue as well as a disregard for rules

Remember that you are a representative of your

company how you dress and act can reflect on the

company.

Reasons Employees are Reasons Employees are FiredFired

AttitudeAttitude Being troublemakersStirring up dissent among

othersCausing arguments and

problemsBeing rude and using abusive language

Inappropriate behavior is inexcusable

Reasons Employees are Reasons Employees are FiredFired

ProductivityProductivityFailing to do the task properly

Costly errors hurt business

Being carelessCan lead to accidents/profit loss

Being lazyIt’s a form of theft

Reasons Employees are Reasons Employees are FiredFired

Organizational SkillsOrganizational Skills Loosing Tools & Materials

Unable to locate things

Lack of Time ManagementNot meeting deadlines

UnpreparedNot ready for meetings or

presentations

Reasons Employees are Reasons Employees are FiredFired

CommunicationCommunication Failure to communicate

(written and/or verbal)• Unable to properly express ones thoughts and ideas • Unable to interpret instructions and directions

Reasons Employees are Reasons Employees are FiredFired

CooperationCooperation Not getting along with others

Co-workers, boss, and/or customers Failing to follow rules and policies

Not following instructions“Doing your own thing”

Reasons Employees are Reasons Employees are FiredFired

RespectRespect Being disrespectful

Argumentative and confrontational Making fun of, harassing, or discriminating against others

This could also land in court!

Being dissatisfied all the time

You agreed to the work/pay/hours

Reasons Employees are Reasons Employees are FiredFiredOtherOther

Theft

IncompetenceLack of ability to perform assigned tasks