1. Work Ethic 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.

2. What is Work Ethic? The Definition:
a standard of conduct and values for job performance

3. Expectations for Employees
What does an employer want?
What are the traits of a winning employee:

4. Top 10 Work Ethics Attendance Character Team Work Appearance Attitude
Productivity
Organizational Skills
Communication
Cooperation
Respect

6. 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

8. Traits of a Winning Employee
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
Be dependable
Complete assigned tasks correctly and promptly

9. Traits of a Winning Employee
Be loyal
Speak positively about the company
Be willing to learn
Look to improve your skills

11. Traits of a Winning Employee
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

12. Traits of a Winning Employee
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 to compromise by blend ideas together

14. Traits of a Winning Employee
Dress Appropriately
Dress for Success!
Set your best foot forward
Personal hygiene

15. Traits of a Winning Employee
Good manners
Hand shake
Demeanor
Eye contact
Remember that the first impression of who you are
can last a lifetime

17. Traits of a Winning Employee
Have a good attitude
Listen to suggestions
Be positive
Accept responsibility for
ones work
If you make a mistake, admit it

19. Traits of a Winning Employee
Do the work correctly
Quality and timeliness are prized
Get along with co-workers
Cooperation is the key
to productivity

20. Traits of a Winning Employee
Help out whenever asked
Do “extras” without being asked
Take pride in your work
Do things the best you know how

22. Traits of a Winning Employee
Make an effort to improve
Learn ways to better yourself
Time Management
Utilize time and resources to get
the most out of both

24. Traits of a Winning Employee
Written Communications
Being able to correctly write
reports and memos
Verbal Communications Being able to communicate one on one or to a group

26. Traits of a Winning Employee
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 benefits

28. Traits of a Winning Employee
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

29. Why People Lose Their Jobs:
They get laid off
Job loss not their fault
They get fired
Job lost because of their actions

30. Common Reasons Why Employees are Fired
Reasons the Law upholds as “just cause” for firing

31. Reasons Employees are Fired
Attendance
Being late or absent from
work
Shows lack of responsibility
Can hinder productivity

32. Reasons Employees are Fired
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 issues

34. 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

35. Reasons Employees are Fired
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.

37. Reasons Employees are Fired
Attitude
Being troublemakers
Stirring up dissent among others
Causing arguments and problems
Being rude and using abusive
language
Inappropriate behavior is
inexcusable

38. Reasons Employees are 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

40. Reasons Employees are Fired Organizational Skills
Loosing Tools & Materials
Unable to locate things
Lack of Time Management
Not meeting deadlines
Unprepared
Not ready for meetings or presentations

41. Reasons Employees are Fired
Communication
Failure to communicate
(written and/or verbal)
Unable to properly express ones thoughts and ideas
Unable to interpret instructions and directions

42. Reasons Employees are 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”

43. Reasons Employees are Fired
Respect
Being disrespectful
Argumentative and confrontational
Making fun of, harassing, or
discriminating against others
This could also
land in court!

44. Reasons Employees are Fired
Other
Being dissatisfied all the time
You agreed to the work/pay/hours
Theft
Incompetence
Lack of ability to perform
assigned tasks

46. Positive Actions to Take if You’re Fired
Correct your faults, move
forward
Don’t repeat your mistakes,
learn from them
Think positively about your
next job