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.

Work EthicWork Ethic

What is Work Ethic?

The Definition:

a standard of conduct and values for job performance

Expectations for Employees

What are the traits of a winning employee:

What does an employer want?

Top 10 Work EthicsTop 10 Work Ethics Attendance

Character

Team Work

Appearance

Attitude

Productivity

Organizational Skills

Communication

Cooperation

Respect

Limit AbsencesBe at work every day possiblePlan your absencesDon’t abuse leave time

Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

Come to work on timeBe punctual every day

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

Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

Be dependableComplete assigned tasks correctly and

promptly

Be willing to learn Look to improve your skills

Be loyal Speak positively about the company

Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

Leadership abilitiesThe ability to be led and/or to

become the leader

Be a team playerThe ability to get along with

others – including those you don’t necessarily like

Traits of a Winning Employee

Be a contributing memberThe ability to carry your own

weight and help others who are struggling

Accept compromiseRecognize when to speak up with an

idea and when to compromise by blend ideas together

Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

Dress Appropriately Dress for Success!

Set your best foot forward

Personal hygiene

Good manners• Hand shake• Eye contact

Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

Remember that the first impression of who you are

can last a lifetime

Have a good attitudeListen to suggestionsBe positive

Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

Accept responsibility for ones work

If you make a mistake, admit it

Do the work correctly Quality and timeliness are prized

Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

Get along with co-workersCooperation is the key to productivity

Take pride in your workDo things the best you know

how

Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

Help out whenever askedDo “extras” without being

asked

Make an effort to improveLearn ways to better yourself

Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

Time ManagementUtilize time and resources to

getthe most out of both

Written CommunicationsBeing able to correctly writereports and memos

Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

Verbal Communications Being able to communicate

one on one or to a group

Follow company rules and policies

Learn and follow expectations

Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

Get along with co-workersCooperation is the key to productivity

Appreciate privileges and don’t abuse them

Privileges are favors and benefits

Work hardWork to the best of your ability

Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

Carry out ordersDo what’s asked the first time

Show respect Accept and acknowledge an

individuals talents and knowledge

Why People Lose Their Why People Lose Their Jobs:Jobs: They get laid off

Job loss not their fault

They get firedJob lost because of their

actions

Common Reasons Why Common Reasons Why Employees are FiredEmployees are Fired

Reasons the Law upholds as “just cause”

for firing

Reasons Employees are FiredReasons Employees are FiredAttendanceAttendance

Being late or absent from work

Shows lack of responsibilityCan hinder productivity

Reasons Employees are FiredReasons Employees are FiredCharacterCharacter

Abusing drugs or alcoholCan create health/safety issues

Being dishonestTrust, once lost, is hard to

regain Being unreliableDependability is an employee

asset

Reasons Employees are FiredReasons Employees are FiredTeam WorkTeam Work

Bossing others aroundGiving orders is the boss’s job

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

Reasons Employees are FiredReasons Employees are FiredAppearanceAppearance

Dress CodeThis 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 company.

Reasons Employees are FiredReasons Employees are FiredAttitudeAttitude

Being troublemakersStirring up dissent among

othersCausing arguments and

problemsBeing rude and using abusive language

Inappropriate behavior is inexcusable

Reasons Employees are FiredReasons Employees are FiredProductivityProductivity

Failing to do the task properly

Costly errors hurt business

Being carelessCan lead to accidents/profit loss

Being lazyIt’s a form of theft

Reasons Employees are FiredReasons Employees are FiredOrganizational SkillsOrganizational Skills

Loosing Tools & MaterialsUnable to locate things

Lack of Time ManagementNot meeting deadlines

UnpreparedNot ready for meetings or

presentations

Reasons Employees are FiredReasons Employees are FiredCommunicationCommunication

Failure to communicate(written and/or verbal)• Unable to properly express ones thoughts and ideas • Unable to interpret instructions and directions

Reasons Employees are FiredReasons Employees are FiredCooperationCooperation

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 FiredReasons Employees are FiredRespectRespect

Being disrespectfulArgumentative and confrontational

Making fun of, harassing, or discriminating against others

This could also land in court!

Being dissatisfied all the timeYou agreed to the work/pay/hours

Reasons Employees are FiredReasons Employees are FiredOtherOther

Theft

IncompetenceLack of ability to perform assigned

tasks

Correct your faults, move forward

Don’t repeat your mistakes, learn from them

Think positively about your next job

Positive Actions to Take Positive Actions to Take if You’re Firedif You’re Fired