CHARACTER TRAITS AT WORK CHARACTER TRAITS AT WORK: HONESTY- The more transparent the work environment, the happier the employees are. The happier employees are, the more productive they are. Ultimately, honesty builds trust in the company and confidence in leadership. Voicing the truth enables all of us to identify the issue and work as a team to better it. SELF- CONTROL- self-control helps employees maintain focus on their current goals and assignments, block out distractions and irrelevant information, align their behaviors and displayed emotions with company norms, and suppress deviant and rude impulses. EXCELLENCE- is where every employee at every level aims for excellence in everything that they do. RESPECT- Respect at work is a vital part of establishing a healthy working environment. Mutual respect in the workplace lets all employees know that they are valued for their achievements, abilities, and qualities. RESPONSIBILITY- When you are responsible at work, you establish yourself as a valuable employee and a dependable coworker.