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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 Ethic
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What is Work Ethic?
The Definition:
a standard of conduct and values for job performance
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Expectations
for Employees
What are the traits of a winning employee:
What does an employer want?
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Top 10 Work Ethics
Attendance
Character
Team Work
Appearance
Attitude
Productivity
Organizational Skills
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
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Be On TIME … Don’t Be ABSENT!!
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Limit Absences Be at work every day possible
Plan your absences Don’t abuse leave time
Traits of a Winning Employee
Come to work on time Be punctual every day
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Honest … Dependable … Loyal
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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 Employee
Be dependable
Complete assigned tasks correctly
and promptly
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Be willing to learn Look to improve your skills
Be loyal Speak positively about the company
Traits of a Winning Employee
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Working toward a goal requirescooperation and respect
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Traits of a Winning Employee
Leadership abilities The ability to be led and/or to become the leader
Be a team player The ability to get along with others – including those you don’t necessarily like
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Be a contributing member The ability to carry your own
weight and help others who are struggling
Traits of a Winning Employee
Accept compromise Recognize when to speak up with
an idea and when to compromise by blend ideas together
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Clothing … Hygiene … Manners
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Traits of a Winning Employee
Dress Appropriately Dress for Success!
Set your best foot forward
Personal hygiene
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Good manners • Hand shake • Demeanor • Eye contact
Traits of a Winning Employee
Remember that the first impression of who you are
can last a lifetime
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Be Positive! … You Can Do It!!
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Have a good attitude Listen to suggestions Be positive
Traits of a Winning Employee
Accept responsibility for ones work If you make a mistake, admit it
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Make Good Use of Your Time
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Do the work correctly Quality and timeliness are prized
Traits of a Winning Employee
Get along with co-workers Cooperation is the key
to productivity
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Take pride in your work
Do things the best you know how
Traits of a Winning Employee
Help out whenever asked Do “extras” without being asked
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The to getting your task done on time KEY
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Make an effort to improve
Learn ways to better yourself
Traits of a Winning Employee
Time Management Utilize time and resources to get the most out of both
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Written … Verbal … Visual
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Written Communications Being able to correctly write
reports and memos
Traits of a Winning Employee
Verbal Communications Being able to communicate one on
one or to a group
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Working Together to Achieve More
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Follow company rules and policies
Learn and follow expectations
Traits of a Winning Employee
Get along with co-workers Cooperation is the key
to productivity
Appreciate privileges and don’t abuse them Privileges are favors and benefits
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Be sensitive to Racial andCultural Difference
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Work hard Work to the best of your ability
Traits of a Winning Employee
Carry out orders Do what’s asked the first time
Show respect Accept and acknowledge an individuals talents and knowledge
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Why People Lose Their
Jobs:
They get laid off Job loss not their fault
They get fired Job lost because of their actions
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Common Reasons Why
Employees are Fired
Reasons the Law upholds as “just cause” for firing
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Reasons Employees are Fired
Attendance
Being late or absent from work Shows lack of responsibility Can hinder productivity
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Reasons Employees are Fired
Character
Abusing drugs or alcohol Can create health/safety issues
Being dishonest Trust, once lost, is hard to regain
Being unreliable Dependability is an employee asset
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Reasons Employees are Fired
Team Work
Bossing others around Giving orders is the boss’s job
Not carrying your weight Not doing your part – relying on
others to do your job for you
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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 company.
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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
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Reasons Employees are Fired
Productivity
Failing to do the task properly Costly errors hurt business
Being careless Can lead to accidents/profit loss
Being lazy It’s a form of theft
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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
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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
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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”
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Reasons Employees are Fired
Respect
Being disrespectful Argumentative and confrontational
Making fun of, harassing, or discriminating against others This could also
land in court!
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Being dissatisfied all the time You agreed to the work/pay/hours
Reasons Employees are Fired
Other
Theft
Incompetence Lack of ability to perform assigned tasks
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Correct your faults, move forward
Don’t repeat your mistakes,
learn from them
Think positively about your next job
Positive Actions to
Take if You’re Fired
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