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WORK ETHICS
Dr. Farhana Shaheen
A healthy office environment is essential for the productivity of employees. If the workers are not content with their working conditions, it clearly reflects on their performance.
A lot of factors affect the workplace environment, most important being the lack of workplace ethics.
WHAT ARE WORKPLACE ETHICS? Workplace ethics are a set of unspoken
rules which everyone should adhere to for maintaining a productive environment at work.
When people start ignoring these basic principles, not only do they create disturbances for their coworkers but also have a degenerative affect on their overall capabilities.
An employee who cannot even follow the basic workplace ethics is unpopular with his/her colleagues and the superiors.
WHAT IS WORK ETHIC?
The Definition:
a standard of conduct and values for job performance.
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.
Work Ethics
Top 10 Work Ethics
Attendance
Character
Team Work
Appearance
Attitude
Productivity
Organizational Skills
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
EXPECTATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES
What are the traits of a winning employee:
What does an employer want?
Limit AbsencesBe at work every day possiblePlan your absencesDon’t abuse leave time
Traits of a Winning Employee
Come to work on timeBe punctual every day
Be On TIME … Don’t Be ABSENT!!
Honest … Dependable … Loyal
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 Employee
Be dependableComplete assigned tasks
correctly and promptly
Be willing to learn Look to improve your skills
Be loyal Speak positively about the company
Traits of a Winning Employee
Working toward a goal requirescooperation and respect
• A widely understood and interesting concept in the management jargon, extended form of the word TEAM, is:
• T – TogetherE – EveryoneA – AchievesM – More
TEAM WORK
Team work
• Can you imagine yourself working on a project all alone in the office and no one to support and assist you? The first reaction would always be, definitely not!
• This is because we are all bound to be a part of a cooperative group to accomplish our daily tasks at the workplace, and this is what we call 'teamwork'.
Team work
Remember…
• Planning is really Important in
Team Work.
Traits of a Winning Employee
Leadership abilitiesThe ability to be led and/or to
become the leader
Be a team playerThe ability to get along with
others – including those you don’t necessarily like
TRAITS OF A WINNING EMPLOYEE Be a contributing member
The ability to carry your own weight and help others who
are struggling
Accept compromiseRecognize when to speak up with an
idea and when to compromise by blend ideas together
Clothing … Hygiene … Manners
Appearance
Dress CodeThis 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.
Implementation of dress code for faculty
Please keep in mind that your professional appearance is a key factor in promoting a good image of YUC to our students and visitors. As such, the dress code must be adhered to at all times and will be implemented by your HOD.
Absolutely no tight-fitting trousers, leggings, skinny jeans, jeans of any color, sleeveless blouses, or bare shoulders are allowed. Faculty is expected to wear long skirts, long dresses, or loose-fitting trousers which project a professional image.
Note: Traditional wear is allowed as long as it is loose-fitting and appropriate. In addition, attention to personal hygiene is appreciated.
Traits of a Winning Employee
Dress Appropriately Dress for Success!
Set your best foot forward
Personal hygiene is important too.
Good manners• Hand shake• Demeanor• Eye contact
Traits of a Winning Employee
Remember that the first impression of who you are
can last a lifetime
Be Positive! … You Can Do It!!
Have a good attitudeListen to suggestionsBe positive
Traits of a Winning Employee
Accept responsibility for ones work
If you make a mistake, admit it
Be optimistic… because…
Make Good Use of Your Time
Do the work correctly Quality and timelines are prized
Traits of a Winning Employee
Get along with co-workersCooperation is the key to productivity
Take pride in your workDo things the best you know
how
Traits of a Winning Employee
Help out whenever askedDo “extras” without being
asked
The to getting your task done on time KEY
Make an effort to improveLearn ways to better yourself
Traits of a Winning Employee
Time ManagementUtilize time and resources to
getthe most out of both
Written … Verbal … Visual
Written CommunicationsBeing able to correctly writereports and memos
Traits of a Winning Employee
Verbal Communications Being able to communicate
one on one or to a group
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
Avoid Gossiping
as it
* Causes poor work environment (morale)
* Lowers Productivity
Working Together to Achieve More
Follow company rules and policies
Learn and follow expectations
Traits of a Winning Employee
Get along with co-workersCooperation is the key to productivity
Appreciate privileges and don’t abuse them
Privileges are favors and benefits
Be sensitive to Racial andCultural Difference
Work hardWork to the best of your ability
Traits of a Winning Employee
Carry out ordersDo what’s asked the first time
Show respect Accept and acknowledge an
individual’s talents and knowledge
TO END UP WITH…
Why People Lose Their Jobs:
They get laid offJob loss not their fault
They get firedJob lost because of their
actions
Common Reasons Why Employees are Fired
Reasons the Law upholds as “just cause”
for firing
Reasons Employees are FiredAttendance
Being late or absent from work
Shows lack of responsibilityCan hinder productivity
Reasons Employees are FiredCharacter
Being dishonestTrust, once lost, is hard to
regain Being unreliableDependability is an employee
asset
Reasons Employees are FiredTeam Work
Bossing others aroundGiving orders is the boss’s job
Not carrying your weightNot doing your part – relying on others to do your job for you
Reasons Employees are FiredAttitude
Being troublemakersStirring up dissent among
othersCausing arguments and
problemsBeing rude and using abusive
languageInappropriate behavior is
inexcusable
Reasons Employees are FiredProductivity
Failing to do the task properly
Costly errors hurt business
Being carelessCan lead to accidents/profit loss
Being lazyIt’s a form of theft
Reasons Employees are FiredOrganizational Skills
Loosing Tools & MaterialsUnable to locate things
Lack of Time ManagementNot meeting deadlines
UnpreparedNot ready for meetings or
presentations
Reasons Employees are FiredCommunication
Failure to communicate(written and/or verbal)
• Unable to properly express ones thoughts and ideas
• Unable to interpret instructions and directions
Reasons Employees are FiredCooperation
Not getting along with others
Co-workers, boss, and/or customers Failing to follow rules and policies
Not following instructions“Doing your own thing”
Reasons Employees are FiredRespect
Being disrespectfulArgumentative and confrontational
Making fun of, harassing, or discriminating against others
Being dissatisfied all the time
You agreed to the work/pay/hours
Other Reasons Employees are Fired
Not meeting the goals
IncompetenceLack of ability to perform assigned tasks
Correct your faults, move forward Don’t repeat your mistakes, learn from them
Think positively about your
next job
Positive Actions to Take if You’re Fired