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Corporate communications •Why Do People Work?

Corporate communications Why Do People Work?Why Do People Work?

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Corporate communications

•Why Do People Work?

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Brainstorm

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For most Americans:

Work is an important part of a well-rounded life

Studies show most people would work even if they do not have to

People’s reasons for working differ…

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REASONS TO WORK

•Earn Money

•Keep Busy

•Healthcare Benefits…..

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Assignment: In your notebook write #1

•What motivates you to want to work?

•What are your interests?

•What are your abilities?

•What are your talents?

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Positive Feelings

•Satisfaction

•Sense of Accomplishment

•Self Worth

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Social Satisfaction

•People are Social Beings

•In the Workplace People Can:

~be with others ~make friends ~give and receive understanding

~give and receive acceptance

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PRESTIGE

•Status

•Admiration for Others

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Personal Development

•Opportunity to learn and grow

•Work can be a great teacher!

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Health

•People who are active and happy in their work tend to feel better:

~Emotional

~Mental

~Physical

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Self-Expression

•A way to express our:

~Interests~Abilities~Talents

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WORK, CAREER and Job

•What do these different terms mean?

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WORK

•Activity directed toward a purpose or goal that produces something of value to oneself and/or to society.

~Money ~Sense of accomplishment ~Provides benefits to society

•Can be paid or unpaid

•Volunteering is still considered “work”

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CAREER

•The name given to a group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay (usually at a salary).

•Most occupations require specific knowledge and skills.

•Careers are learned on the job and in various kinds of education and training programs.

•A person in an career can work at a number of different jobs.

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Example:

My occupation as a social worker over a 20 year period:

•Youth Counslelor•Public Assistance Worker•Foster Care Worker•Child Protective Worker•Sex offender Therapist•Domestic Abuse Supervisor•Crime Victims Therapist

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Continued…

•Supervisor of Various Parenting Programs

•Early Intervention Coordinator

•Behavior Therapist

•Family Counselor

•Adoption Home Study Provider

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JOB

•A paid position at a specific place or setting.

•It can be at various locations.

•Usually pay based at an hourly rate.

•Some jobs require only training vs. education.