A New State Standard… and Mandate

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The number one priority of Georgia’s employers is to improve the work ethics of present and future employees.

Why ???

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Dept. of Labor estimates that 80% of those that lose jobs do so not because of lack of job skills but because of poor work ethics.

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What Do We Mean When We Say “Work Ethics” ?

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IntroductionBusiness and industry leaders have

identified ten essential work ethics traits.

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Ten Essential Work Ethics Traits

AttendanceCharacterTeamworkAppearanceAttitude

ProductivityOrganizational

SkillsCommunicationCooperationRespect

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Attendance Attends class Arrives/leaves on time Notifies instructor in

advance of planned absences

Makes up assignments punctually

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Character Displays loyalty Honesty Trustworthiness Dependability Reliability Initiative Self-discipline Self-responsibility

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Teamwork Respects rights of others Is a team player Cooperative Assertive/not aggressive Customer service attitude Seeks opportunities for

continuous learning Displays mannerly

behavior

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Appearance Appropriate dress Grooming Hygiene Etiquette

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Attitude Positive attitude Self-confident Realistic expectations

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Productivity Follows safety

practices Conserves materials Keeps work area neat

and clean Follows directions/ procedures

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Organizational Skills Skill in personal management Time management Prioritizing Flexibility Stress management Dealing effectively with change

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Communication Appropriate nonverbal

and verbal skills.

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Cooperation Displays leadership

skills Handles criticism well Displays problem-

solving capability Forms appropriate

relationships with supervisors and peers

Follows chain of command

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Respect Deals appropriately with cultural/racial diversity Does not engage in harassment of any kind.

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Ten Essential Work Ethics TraitsAttendanceCharacterTeamworkAppearanceAttitude

ProductivityOrganizational

SkillsCommunicationCooperationRespect

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BenefitsThree primary results of the program

are: Students begin employment with positive

work ethic. Instructors develop motivated students. Employers acquire employees with

desirable work habits.

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Evaluating Work Ethics

Two elements make up your work ethics grade: training (this course) and instructor evaluation

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Grading Criteria for Instructor Evaluation

3 – Exceeds Expectations2 – Meets Expectations1 – Needs Improvement0 - Unacceptable

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Evaluating Work EthicsThe assumption is that students meet

expectations (2)

Student who meets expectations is a good student

Student who exceeds expectations is truly outstanding

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Practicing Work EthicsThe last part of your work ethics training

gives you the opportunity to think through some work ethics choices.

You will answer questions that deal with situations where you must make an ethical choice, then submit your answers to your instructor.

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