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Work Ethics &Work Excellence

- Being an Excellent Employee

by

Baskaran D

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Work Ethics

• An ethic is a principle of correct behaviour.• Good work ethic means to be honest and

hard working. (Character or Integrity)

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Work Excellence

Work Excellence focuses on:• how well you perform your job,

• what you produce and the qualities it takes to be productive, including your level of skills, knowledge and ability.

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Work Ethics&Work Excellence

• Both are essential to succeed at work• If you have a great work ethic but are

incompetent, employers will not want you.• Together, a good work ethic and the qualities

of excellence make you valuable to any employer.

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Qualities needed for Work Ethics

• Pride in Work• Attendance• Integrity• Attitude• Maximum Effort

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Pride in Work

• Know the value of your contribution• Strive to be the best at whatever you do• View every job as an opportunity to make ME

better and more successful

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Attendance

• Be at work on time• Don’t take days off unless necessary• Be responsible when you can’t show up

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Integrity

• Don’t lie, cheat or steal• Don’t cover for those who do• Follow company policies and rules

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Attitude

• Be positive and open to change• Take responsibility for your feelings• Focus on giving, not getting

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Maximum Effort

• Leave your personal life at home• Avoid too many breaks, calls, emails, etc.• Volunteer to do more and help others

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Work Excellence

• Productivity• Customer Service• Communication• Followership• Be a Good Team Leader• Continuous Learning• Problem Solving

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Work Excellence (Cont.)

• Organization

• Time Management

• Appearance

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Productivity

• Work quickly, accurately and efficiently• Strive for productivity,not just activity• Take the initiative

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Customer Service

• Treat everyone with respect and courtesy• View the customer as vitally important• See problems as opportunities to gain

customer loyalty

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Communication

• Communicate often with your supervisor, coworkers and other customers

• Be assertive and respectful• Listen more than you speak

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Followership

• Treat your supervisor with respect• Follow directions enthusiastically• Make your supervisor look good

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Be a Good Team Player

• Be discreet; don’t gossip or backstab• Find the value in everyone’s contribution• Focus on the common good, not personal

advancement

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Continuous Learning

• Seek opportunities to learn more• Be open and willing• Ask for help and humbly accept the response

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Problem Solving

• Follow a proven problem solving process• Involve others in problem solving• Practice and improve your creativity

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Organization

• Develop and maintain routines• Arrange work space and tools so that you

know where everything is all the time• Takes notes so that you don’t have to

remember everything

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Time Management

• Prioritize your tasks• Follow a daily to-do list• Keep track of appointments and work hours

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Appearance

• Dress appropriately• Use your best manners• Remember that your demeanor reflects on

your employer

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Thank you….

Baskaran.D