The importance of developing a strong work ethic and how the work ethic you develop will impact your future as an employee.

1. 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.
WorkEthicWorkEthic

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

3. ExpectationsExpectations
forEmployeesforEmployees
What are the traits of a
winning employee:
What does an
employer want?

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

5. Be OnTIME… Don’tBe ABSENT!!

6.  Limit Absences
Be at work every day possible
Plan your absences
Don’t abuse leave time
Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee
 Come to work on time
Be punctual every day

7. Honest … Dependable … Loyal

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 EmployeeTraits 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 EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee

10. Working toward a goalrequires
cooperationand respect

11. Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits 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 EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee
 Accept compromise
Recognize when to speak up with
an idea and when to compromise
by blend ideas together

13. Clothing … Hygiene … Manners

14. Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits 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 EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee
Remember that the first
impression of who you are
can last a lifetime

16. Be Positive!… YouCanDo It!!

17.  Have a good attitude
Listen to suggestions
Be positive
Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee
 Accept responsibility for
ones work
If you make a mistake, admit it

18. Make Good Use ofYourTime

19.  Do the work correctly
Quality and timeliness are prized
Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits 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 EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee
 Help out whenever asked
Do “extras” without being asked

21. The to getting yourtaskdone ontimeKEY

22.  Make an effort to improve
Learn ways to better yourself
Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee
 Time Management
Utilize time and resources to get
the most out of both

23. Written… Verbal… Visual

24.  Written Communications
Being able to correctly write
reports and memos
Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits of a Winning Employee
 Verbal Communications
Being able to communicate one on one
or to a group

25. Working Togetherto Achieve More

26.  Follow company rules and
policies
Learn and follow expectations
Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits 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

27. Be sensitive to Racialand
CulturalDifference

28.  Work hard
Work to the best of your ability
Traits of a Winning EmployeeTraits 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 TheirWhy People Lose Their
Jobs:Jobs:
 They get laid off
Job loss not their fault
They get fired
Job lost because of their actions

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

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

32. Reasons Employees are FiredReasons Employees are Fired
CharacterCharacter
 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 FiredReasons Employees are Fired
TeamWorkTeamWork
 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 FiredReasons Employees are Fired
AppearanceAppearance
 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 FiredReasons Employees are Fired
AttitudeAttitude
 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 FiredReasons Employees are Fired
ProductivityProductivity
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 FiredReasons Employees are Fired
Organizational SkillsOrganizational 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 FiredReasons Employees are Fired
CommunicationCommunication
 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 FiredReasons Employees are Fired
CooperationCooperation
 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 FiredReasons Employees are Fired
RespectRespect
 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 FiredReasons Employees are Fired
OtherOther
 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 toPositive Actions to
Take if You’re FiredTake if You’re Fired