A New State Standard … and Mandate 1

The number one priority of Georgia’s employers is to improve the work ethics of present and future employees. Why ??? 2

Dept. of Labor estimates that 80% of those that lose jobs do so not because of lack of job skills but because of poor work ethics. 3

What Do We Mean When We Say “Work Ethics” ? 4

Introduction  Business and industry leaders have identified ten essential work ethics traits. 5

Ten Essential Work Ethics Traits  Attendance  Character  Teamwork  Appearance  Attitude  Productivity  Organizational Skills  Communication  Cooperation  Respect 6

Attendance  Attends class  Arrives/leaves on time  Notifies instructor in advance of planned absences  Makes up assignments punctually 7

Character  Displays loyalty  Honesty  Trustworthiness  Dependability  Reliability  Initiative  Self-discipline  Self-responsibility 8

Teamwork  Respects rights of others  Is a team player  Cooperative  Assertive/not aggressive  Customer service attitude  Seeks opportunities for continuous learning  Displays mannerly behavior 9

Appearance  Appropriate dress  Grooming  Hygiene  Etiquette 10

Attitude  Positive attitude  Self-confident  Realistic expectations 11

Productivity  Follows safety practices  Conserves materials  Keeps work area neat and clean  Follows directions/ procedures 12

Organizational Skills  Skill in personal management  Time management  Prioritizing  Flexibility  Stress management  Dealing effectively with change 13

Communication  Appropriate nonverbal and verbal skills. 14

Cooperation  Displays leadership skills  Handles criticism well  Displays problem- solving capability  Forms appropriate relationships with supervisors and peers  Follows chain of command 15

Respect  Deals appropriately with cultural/racial diversity  Does not engage in harassment of any kind. 16

Ten Essential Work Ethics Traits  Attendance  Character  Teamwork  Appearance  Attitude  Productivity  Organizational Skills  Communication  Cooperation  Respect What do these mean in your field? 17

Benefits  Three primary results of the program are:  Students begin employment with positive work ethic.  Instructors develop motivated students.  Employers acquire employees with desirable work habits. 18

Evaluating Work Ethics Two elements make up your work ethics grade: training (this course) and instructor evaluation 19

Grading Criteria for Instructor Evaluation  3 – Exceeds Expectations  2 – Meets Expectations  1 – Needs Improvement  0 - Unacceptable 20

Evaluating Work Ethics  The assumption is that students meet expectations (2)  Student who meets expectations is a good student  Student who exceeds expectations is truly outstanding 21

Practicing Work Ethics The last part of your work ethics training gives you the opportunity to think through some work ethics choices. You will answer questions that deal with situations where you must make an ethical choice, then submit your answers to your instructor. 22