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Unit 7 Workplace Issues. Real World Seminar. Time Management. Definition: The ability of an individual to schedule and complete items on task and be productive on the job. Facts of Time Management. 23% of time is used waiting for approvals 20% of time doing things that should not be done - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Unit 7 Workplace Issues
Real World Seminar
Time Management
• Definition: • The ability of an individual to
schedule and complete items on task and be productive on the job.
Facts of Time Management
• 23% of time is used waiting for approvals
• 20% of time doing things that should not be done
• 15% of time is doing others’ stuff• 18% of time is doing things wrong• 16% of time is doing the wrong things
Time Management
• Positives• Less Stress• Get more done• More free time• More
opportunities• More time
where it matters
• Negatives• Time taken to
be organized and on task• Time
consuming task in the beginning
Corporate Environment
• Definition: How the company feels or acts when no one is looking.
• Uptight, Professional, Strict, Cut-throat
• Relaxed, Lax on Rules, Innovative, Cooperative
Full/Part Time Work
• Definitions:• Full time work is can be (30-40
hours a week) depends on employer.
• Part-time work is less than 40 hours of work a week
Full/Part Time Work
• Full• Advantages
for Employees• Benefits•More Salary•
• Part • Advantages for
Employees• Flexibility• Not required all
responsibilities of full time workers
Management Styles
• Autocratic-leader makes all decisions
• Permissive-leader and staff makes decisions together or with heavy input from staff.
Ways to Manage
• Directive Democrat makes decisions with staff and monitors the staff closely
• Directive Autocrat makes decisions and monitors the staff closely
• Permissive Democrat makes decisions with staff and lefts staff work on their own
• Permissive Autocrat makes decisions and lets staff work on their own
Job Evaluation
Definition:A formal written appraisal of a
workers performance over a specific time period.• Areas to Use in Job Evaluation:• Attitude, Relationships w/others,• Attendance, Quality of work,
Quantity of work
Job Evaluation
• What successes have you had on the job?
• What failures have you had on the job?
• What are your areas of strength?• What are your areas of weaknesses?• How can you improve on the job?
Job Evaluation
• Process• Immediate boss or next level of
supervision conducts the evaluation• Provides feedback that is specific with
ways to improve• Private and confidential goes into
personnel file• If necessary then remediation and outside
help can be suggested and used.• Can lead to dismissal if not fixed
Downsizing/Layoffs
• Definitions: • Downsizing-The reduction of jobs
permanently• Layoffs-The reduction of staff with
plans to bring after changes have been made (economy/new products/business picks up)
Downsizing/Layoffs
• Negatives• Loss of salary, co-workers, benefits,
career plans, stability of job• Positives
Change of career plans, ability to attend school for re-training, change of job pressures
Downsizing/Layoffs
• Methods of handling• Review your severance package• Look at insurance benefits• Review unemployment• Prepare your finances• Cut your spending, eliminate
unnecessary purchases
Downsizing/Layoffs
• Signs of Pending Issues• You are not included in new projects• Company is experiencing financial
losses• Boss does not speak with your
directly• Company is purchased by another
company• Be aware of rumors regarding this
issue• Do not assume you are safe
Promotions/Advancements
• Definition
• An increase in pay and responsibility
Promotion/Advancements
• Tips• Talk to boss more• Ask for more work• Increase your people skills • Increase your job output• Increase the degree of your work
Job Sharing
• Definition:
• Dividing of responsibilities and duties of one job between two or more people.
Job Sharing
• Advantages to Employer:• Less benefits, Sharing Responsibility
of job, Satisfies more employees, Fresh workers not as long of hours
Disadvantages to Employer:• Not exactly the same person, pay
more in company training, can cause issues with others not participating
Workplace Safety
• Definition: • The concern of well-being for
employees on the job.
Government Agency-OSHAOccupational Safety and Health Administration
Workplace Safety
• Very important to all workers and employers• Can be very costly if mistakes are made• Safety regulations must be established and
maintained• OSHA can be called by workers or
customers
Telecommuting
Definition:The ability to work from home, road or on sites not directly tied to a workplace.• Benefits: No cost to commute, Less
stress, comforts of home• Negatives: Miss meetings, miss
working with others, Less support
International Business
Definition:The completion of business with other countriesBenefits: more customers, mores sources for employees, more options for suppliesNegatives: Language barriers, trade differences, governmental issues, laws, tariffs
Co-Workers
Definition:The people you work with.
Coping Skills: Be straightforward, Be honest, Treat others as you would want to be treated, Contact boss if all else fails.
Bosses
DefinitionThe person who you directly report to
Good Qualities:Respectful, Honest, Intelligent, Fair, Understanding