Georgia Department of Technical Adult Education Work Ethics

Georgia Department of Technical & Adult Education Work Ethics Program Geared to the Needs of Business & Industry

Student Orientation Session ® Objectives: ® Define work ethics ® Discuss importance in the workplace ® Demonstrate understanding of the connection between employment & good work ethics ® Understand the grading & reporting procedure of work ethics in the classroom

Can you give me a definition of work ethics? What are good work ethics traits?

Work Ethics Definition: ®Ethics are the values and behaviors which people feel are moral. In other words, “ethics” is the name we give to our values or good behavior. So a positive work ethic is the collection of all the values and actions that people feel are appropriate in the work place.

Morals & Values ® Morals relate to right and wrong. ® Values are beliefs that a person feels are very important. ® Our behavior is most often a reflection of our values.

How does my definition of work ethics ®relate to your definition?

What does Work Ethics Mean?

Work Ethics The Big Ten Traits

ATTENDANCE ®Attends class ®Arrives/leaves on time ®Notifies instructor in advance of planned absences

CHARACTER ®Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness, dependability, reliability, initiative, self-discipline, and self-responsibility

TEAMWORK ® Respects the rights of others ® Respects confidentiality ® Teamworker ® Cooperative ® Assertive ® Displays customer service attitude ® Seeks opportunities for continuous learning ® Demonstrates mannerly behavior

APPEARANCE ®Displays appropriate dress, grooming, hygiene, and etiquette

ATTITUDE ®Demonstrates a positive attitude ®Appears self-confident ®Has realistic expectations of self

PRODUCTIVITY ®Follows safety practices ®Conserves materials ®Keeps work area neat & clean ®Follows directions & procedures ®Makes up assignments punctually ®Participates

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS ®Manifests skill in prioritizing and management of time & stress ®Demonstrates flexibility in handling change

COMMUNICATION ®Displays appropriate nonverbal & oral skills ®Eye contact ®Body language

COOPERATION ® Displays leadership skills ® Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts, & complaints ® Demonstrates problem-solving capability ® Maintains appropriate relationships with supervisors & peers ® Follows chain of command

RESPECT ®Deals appropriately with cultural/racial diversity ®Does not engage in harassment of any kind

The Big 10 Traits = The Backbone of Weekly Activities ®One trait will be stressed each week ®Each instructor will spend a minimum of 5 minutes per week on the Work Ethics Topic of the Week

Results of our Work Ethics Program ®WIN-WIN situation for employers and students who become their employees

How? ®Students begin work with positive work ethics skills which will enhance their value as employees ®Employers acquire workers with desirable work habits

Do you want to… ®Do Better… ®Gain Promotions… ®Achieve Greater Results… ®Make More Money… ®Become a Leader in the Business World?

To be in the Upper 50% ®Show up Reliability is important!

To be in the Upper 30% ®Show up on time Dependability earns dividends!

To be in the Upper 20% ®Show up on time, ready to go! It’s performance that counts!

Why are work ethics important to employers?

Why does technical education believe work ethics are important? ®Advisory committees tell us

What to expect from the work ethics program? ®Expect employers to ask to see your transcript when applying for a job

Work Ethics Performance Standards ®Review it ®Sign & date it ®Return it to the instructor

Work Ethics Evaluation Form & Exception Form ®Scale of 3 -2 -1 -0 ® 3 – Exceeds Expectations ® 2 – Meets Expectations ® 1 – Needs Improvement ® 0 – Unacceptable ®Everyone begins with 20 pts.

Graded by “exception” : subtract point/s for poor & add point/s for above & beyond ®Poor behavior – Exception Form issued ®Extraordinary behavior – Exception Form issued ®Met Expectation – No Exception Form issued

Exception Forms ®Date may be set to review forms ®All students receive progress reports at mid-term & end of quarter

Exception ®Subtract points ®Add points

The Weekly Emphasis

Georgia Department of Technical & Adult Education Work Ethics Program Geared to the Needs of Business & Industry