The document discusses ethics in the workplace, including defining work ethics, expectations for employees, reasons why employees are fired, and examples of business abuse. It provides traits of winning employees such as good attendance, honesty, teamwork, and respect. It also discusses how employers respond to business abuse through increased security and loyalty efforts. The document advises employees to avoid rationalizing abuse and instead speak up or blow the whistle if they witness unethical behavior.

1. 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

2. What is Work Ethic? The Definition: a standard of conduct and values for job performance

3. Expectations for Employees What are the traits of a winning employee: What does an employer want?

4. Top 10 Work Ethics Attendance Character Team Work Appearance Attitude Productivity Organizational Skills Communication Cooperation Respect

6. 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

8. 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

9. Be willing to learn Look to improve your skills Be loyal Speak positively about the company Traits of a Winning Employee

11. 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

12. 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

14. Traits of a Winning Employee Dress Appropriately Dress for Success! Set your best foot forward Personal hygiene

15. 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

17. 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

19. 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

20. 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

22. 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

24. 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

26. 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

28. 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

29. Why People Lose Their Jobs: They get laid off Job loss not their fault They get fired Job lost because of their actions

30. Common Reasons Why Employees are Fired Reasons the Law upholds as “just cause” for firing

31. Reasons Employees are Fired Attendance Being late or absent from work Shows lack of responsibility Can hinder productivity

32. 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

34. 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

35. 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.

37. 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

38. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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”

43. Reasons Employees are Fired Respect Being disrespectful Argumentative and confrontational Making fun of, harassing, or discriminating against others This could also land in court!

44. 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

46. 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

48. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE Relationships at Work Management/owner toward client/customer Management/owner toward employees Employee toward Employer, Co-workers, Customers

49. Relationships at Work

50. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE Business Abuse Any : illegal unethical irresponsible Act done against an Employer

51. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE Results of Business Abuse Higher prices Business Failure Fewer Jobs Unpleasant Working Conditions

52. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse Stealing Merchandise Money * Shoplift *Kickback * Conflict of Interest * Unauthorized Discounts Time

53. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse (Continued) Vandalism Falsify Records Break Confidentiality Ignore Safety Rules Misrepresent Merchandise

54. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse (Continued) Poor Client Service Irresponsible Behavior Addictions * drugs * alcohol * tobacco

55. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse (Continued) Gossip * Causes poor work environment (morale) * Lowers Productivity

56. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 11 Harassment of Co-wks or Clients * Unwelcome sexual advances * Compliance as condition of employment * Interferes w/ wk performance through intimidation

57. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE How Do We Rationalize Business Abuse? Everybody does it The co. won’t miss it The co. overcharges I’m not paid enough The co. doesn’t deserve my loyalty

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

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

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

61. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE E. If You’re 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?