Work Ethic: Arlene B. Cenal, Maed

Work
Ethic
ARLENE B. CENAL, MAEd
Work
TheEthic
Learning Goals:
The importance of developing a
strong work ethic and how the
work ethic you develop will
impact your future as an
employee.
What is Work
The Definition:
a standard of conduct and
values for job performance
Expectations for
Employees
What does an
employer want?
What are the traits of a

winning employee:
TOP 10 WORK ETHICS
Attendance Character Teamwork Appearance
Organizational
Attitude Productivity Skills Communication
Cooperation Respect
Traits of a Winning Employee
Limit Absences
Be at work every day possible
Plan your absences
Don’t abuse leave time
Come to work on time

Be punctual every day
Be honest
“Honesty is the single most important factor
having a direct bearing on the final success
individual,
of an corporation, or product.” Ed McMahon
Be dependable
Complete assigned tasks correctly and
promptly
Be loyal
Speak positively about the
company
Be willing to learn
Look to improve your skills
Be a team player
The ability to get along with others,
including those you don’t necessarily
like
Leadership abilities
The ability to be led and/or to
become the leader
Be a contributing
member
The ability to carry your own
weight and help others who are
struggling
Accept compromise
Recognize when to speak up
with an idea and when t0
compromise by blend ideas
together
Dress Appropriately
Dress for Success!
Set your best foot forward
Personal hygiene
Good manners
Hand shake
Eye
contact
Remember that the first

impression of who you are
can last a lifetime
Have a good attitude
Listen to suggestions
Be positive
Accept responsibility for

ones work
If you make a mistake, admit
it
Do the work correctly

Quality and timeliness are prized
Get along with co-workers

Cooperation is the key
to productivity
Help out whenever asked
Do “extras” without being asked
Take pride in your work

Do things the best you know how
Make an effort to improve

Learn ways to better yourself
Time Management
Utilize time and resources to get
the most out of both
WrittenCommunications
Being able to correctly
write reports and memos
Verbal Communications
Being able to communicate one
on one or to a group
Follow company rules and
policies
Learn and follow
expectations
Get along with co-

workers
Cooperation is
the key to
productivity
Appreciate privileges
and don’t abuse them
Privileges are favors and
Work hard
Work to the best of your
ability
Carry out orders

Do what’s asked the first
time
Show respect
Accept and acknowledge
an individuals talents and
knowledge
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
Reasons Employees are Fired
Attendance
Being late or absent from
work
Shows lack of responsibility
Can hinder productivity
Character
Being dishonest
Trust, once lost, is hard to regain
Being unreliable
Dependability is an employee
asset
Abusing drugs or
alcohol
Can create health/safety
Reasons Employees are
Fired Team Work
Bossing others around
Giving orders is the boss’s job
Not carrying your weight
Not doing your part – relying on
others to do your job for you
Appearance
Dress Code
This 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.
Fired Attitude
Being troublemakers
Stirring up dissent among others
Causing arguments and problems
Being rude and using
abusive language
Inappropriate behavior is
inexcusable
Fired Productivity
Failing to do the task properly
Costly errors hurt business
Being lazy
It’s a form of theft
Being careless
Can lead to accidents/profit loss
Organizational Skil s
Loosing Tools & Materials
Unable to locate things
Lack of Time Management

Not meeting deadlines
Unprepared
Not ready for meetings or presentations
Communication
Failure to communicate
(written and/or verbal)
• Unable to properly
express ones thoughts and
• Unable
ideas to interpret
instructions and directions
Fired Cooperation
Not getting along with others
Co-workers, boss, and/or
customers
Failing to follow rules
and policies
Not following
instructions “Doing your
own thing”
Fired Respect
Being disrespectful
Argumentative and confrontational
Making fun of, harassing, or

discriminating against others
This could also land in court!
Other
Being dissatisfied all the time
Correct • You agreed to the

work/pay/hours
Don’t repeat Theft
. Incompetence
Think • Lack of ability to perform
assigned tasks

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Work

What are the traits of a

Attendance Character Teamwork Appearance

Come to work on time

Remember that the first

Accept responsibility for

Do the work correctly

Get along with co-workers

Take pride in your work

Make an effort to improve

Get along with co-

Carry out orders

They get fired

Reasons the Law upholds

Lack of Time Management

Making fun of, harassing, or

Being dissatisfied all the time

Correct • You agreed to the

Don’t repeat Theft

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