The Learning Goals:
Why work ethic is important
How it will impact your future
as an employee
What is Work Ethic:
The Definition:
a standard of conduct and
values for job performance
A Historical Perspective:
http://www.coe.uga.edu/workethic/hisc.html
Employer’s Expectation
of Employees
What does an employer want?
Traits of a winning employee:
To come to work on time
Be punctual every day
To work hard
Work to the best of your ability
Follow company rules and policies
Learn and follow expectations
To carry out orders
Do what’s asked the first time
To be willing to learn
Look to improve your skills
To get along with co-workers
Cooperation is the key to
productivity
Help out whenever asked
Do “extras” without being asked
Appreciate privileges and don’t
abuse them
Privileges are favors and benefits
Have a good attitude
Listen to suggestions
To be honest
“Honesty is the most single most important factor
having a direct bearing on the final success of an
individual, corporation, or product.” Ed McMahon
To be loyal
Speak positively about the company
To do the work correctly
Quality and timeliness are prized
Take pride in their work
Do things the best you know how
Make an effort to improve
Learn ways to better yourself
Accept responsibility for their work
If you make a mistake, admit it
Why People Lose Their Jobs
They get laid off
Job loss not their fault
They get fired
Job lost because of their actions
Common Reasons Why
Employees are Fired
Reasons the Law upholds
as “just cause” for firing:
They can’t get along with others
Co-workers, boss, and/or
customers
They are disrespectful
Not following instructions
Failing to follow rules and policies
“Doing your own thing”
They abuse drugs or alcohol
Can create health/safety issues
They are dishonest
Trust, once lost, is hard to regain
They fail to do the work properly
Costly errors hurt business
They are careless
Can lead to accidents/profit loss
They are lazy.
It’s a form of theft
They are late or absent from work
Shows lack of responsibility
They are troublemakers
Stirring up dissent among others
They are dissatisfied all the time
You agreed to the work/pay/hours
They are unreliable
Dependability is an employee asset
They are rude and use abusive
language
Inappropriate behavior is inexcusable
They make fun of or harass others
You could land in court for this!
They boss others around
Giving orders is the boss’s job
Positive Actions to Take if You’re
Fired
Correct your faults/move ahead
Don’t repeat your mistakes
Think positively about the next job
Resources
http://www.webclipart.about.com/internet/webclipart
http://www.elated.com/toolbox/buttonkits
http://www.cyberquotations.com/sorted/qHonesty.htm
http://soundamerica.com
http://www.coe.uga.edu/workethic/hisc.html
Wanat, John, Pfeiffer, E. Weston, Van Gulik, Richard. Learning
for Earning. Illinois: Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc., 1995.
http://www.pizzabones.com
Slide Show by: Terrie Rust
June 2000