The Learning Goals Why work ethic is important

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 Mc. Mahon 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/q. Honesty. 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