Work Ethic

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.

What is Work Ethic?

The Definition:
a standard of conduct
and values for job
performance

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

INTRODUCTION
Work Ethics:

A group of moral principles,

standards of behavior, or set
of values regarding proper
conduct in the workplace

Expectations
for Employees
What does an
employer want?

What are the traits of a

winning employee:

Top 10 Work Ethics

Attendance

Productivity

Character

Organizational Skills

Team Work

Communication

Appearance

Cooperation

Attitude

Respect

Be On TIMEDont Be ABSENT!!

Traits of a Winning Employee

Limit Absences
Be at work every day possible
Plan your absences
Dont abuse leave time

Come to work on time

Be punctual every day

Honest Dependable Loyal

Traits of a Winning Employee

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

Be dependable

Complete assigned tasks correctly

and promptly

Traits of a Winning Employee

Be loyal
Speak positively about the
company

Be willing to learn
Look to improve your skills

Working toward a goal requires

cooperation and respect

Traits of a Winning Employee

Be a team player
The ability to get along with others
including those you dont
necessarily like

Leadership abilities
The ability to be led and/or to
become the leader

Traits of a Winning Employee

Be a contributing member
The ability to carry your own
weight and help others who
are struggling

Accept compromise
Recognize when to speak up with
an idea and when to compromise
by blend ideas together

Clothing Hygiene Manners

Traits of a Winning Employee

Dress Appropriately
Dress for Success!
Set your best foot forward

Personal hygiene

Traits of a Winning Employee

Good manners

Hand shake
Demeanor
Eye contact

Remember that the first

impression of who you are
can last a lifetime

Be Positive! You Can Do It!!

Traits of a Winning Employee

Have a good attitude
Listen to suggestions
Be positive

Accept responsibility for

ones work
If you make a mistake, admit it

Make Good Use of Your Time

Traits of a Winning Employee

Do the work correctly
Quality and timeliness are prized

Get along with co-workers

Cooperation is the key
to productivity

Traits of a Winning Employee

Help out whenever asked
Do extras without being asked

Take pride in your work

Do things the best you know how

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Traits of a Winning Employee

Make an effort to improve
Learn ways to better yourself

Time Management
Utilize time and resources to get
the most out of both

Written Verbal Visual

Traits of a Winning Employee

Written Communications
Being able to correctly write
reports and memos

Verbal Communications
Being able to communicate one
on one or to a group

Working Together to Achieve More

Traits of a Winning Employee

Follow company rules and
policies
Learn and follow expectations

Get along with co-workers

Cooperation is the key
to productivity

Appreciate privileges and

dont abuse them
Privileges are favors and benefits

Be sensitive to Racial and

Cultural Difference

Traits of a Winning Employee

Work hard
Work to the best of your ability

Carry out orders

Do whats asked the first time

Show respect
Accept and acknowledge an
individuals talents and knowledge

Why People Lose Their

Jobs:
They get laid off
Job loss not their fault

They get fired

Job lost because of their actions

Common Reasons Why

Employees are Fired

Reasons the Law upholds

as just cause for firing

Reasons Employees are Fired

Attendance
Being late or absent from
work
Shows lack of responsibility
Can hinder productivity

Reasons Employees are Fired

Character
Being dishonest
Trust, once lost, is hard to regain

Being unreliable
Dependability is an employee
asset

Abusing drugs or alcohol

Can create health/safety issues

Reasons Employees are Fired

Team Work
Bossing others around
Giving orders is the bosss job

Not carrying your weight

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

Reasons Employees are Fired

Appearance
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

Reasons Employees are Fired

Attitude
Being troublemakers
Stirring up dissent among others
Causing arguments and problems

Being rude and using abusive

language
Inappropriate behavior is
inexcusable

Reasons Employees are Fired

Productivity
Failing to do the task properly
Costly errors hurt business

Being lazy
Its a form of theft

Being careless
Can lead to accidents/profit loss

Reasons Employees are Fired

Organizational Skills
Loosing Tools & Materials
Unable to locate things

Lack of Time Management

Not meeting deadlines

Unprepared
Not ready for meetings or
presentations

Reasons Employees are Fired

Communication
Failure to communicate
(written and/or verbal)

Unable to properly express

ones thoughts and ideas

Unable to interpret
instructions and directions

Reasons Employees are Fired

Cooperation
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 Fired

Respect
Being disrespectful
Argumentative and
confrontational

Making fun of, harassing, or

discriminating against others
This could also
land in court!

Reasons Employees are Fired

Other
Being dissatisfied all the time
You agreed to the work/pay/hours

Theft
Incompetence
Lack of ability to perform
assigned tasks

Positive Actions to
Take if Youre Fired
Correct your faults, move
forward
Dont repeat your mistakes,
learn from them

Think positively about your

next job

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

Relationships at Work

Management/owner toward
client/customer
Management/owner toward
employees
Employee toward Employer,
Co-workers, Customers

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

Business Abuse

Any :
illegal
unethical
irresponsible Act done
against an Employer

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

Results of Business

Abuse
Higher prices
Business Failure
Fewer Jobs
Unpleasant Working
Conditions

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

A. Examples of Business
Abuse
Stealing
Merchandise
Money
* Shoplift *Kickback
* Conflict of Interest
* Unauthorized Discounts
Time

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

A. Examples of Business
Abuse (Continued)
Vandalism
Falsify Records
Break Confidentiality
Ignore Safety Rules
Misrepresent
Merchandise

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

A. Examples of Business
Abuse (Continued)
Poor Client Service
Irresponsible Behavior
Addictions
* drugs
* alcohol
* tobacco

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

A. Examples of Business
Abuse (Continued)
Gossip
* Causes poor work
environment (morale)
* Lowers Productivity

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Harassment of Co-wks or
Clients
*Unwelcome sexual
advances
* Compliance as
condition of employment
* Interferes w/ wk
performance through
intimidation

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How Do We Rationalize

Business Abuse?
Everybody does it
The co. wont miss it
The co. overcharges
Im not paid enough
The co. doesnt deserve
my loyalty

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C. How Employers
Respond to Business
Abuse
Increase Security
* loss prevention mgmt.
* surveillance
* Networks/Helplines
* threats of prosecution

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C. How Employers
Respond to Business
Abuse (Continued)
Increase Employee
Loyalty
* fair wages & benefits
* fair/consistent treatment
* recognition for good wk
* foster family climate

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D. As Employees, What
Are Our Choices?
Ignore Business Abuse
Rationalize it away
Speak Up
Discuss to Clarify Issues
Blow the Whistle!

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E. If Youre Unsure Before You Act -- ASK:
Is this legal?
Is it against co. policy?
Could the action cause
loss or harm to anyone?
If everyone I knew saw
me, would I feel
uncomfortable?