1. Pace 2 Employment Ethics on the job

2.  The Merriam-Wester dictionary defines Ethic(s) as  the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation  a set of moral principles : a theory or system of moral values  the principles of conduct governing an individual or a group  a guiding philosophy What are Ethics? Pace 2 Employment

3.  Ethics are important because they govern our behavior  In life  On the job  Things you say and react to  How you behave  Our values  How we raise our families Why is it important? Pace 2 Employment

4.  Do no harm  Make things better  Respect others  Be Fair  Be Compassionate 5 Easy Principles

5.  Fear  Revenge – we want to get back at someone – give them what they deserve  Easier not to get involved  Sometimes it’s not fair Why are they difficult?

6.  Surfing the internet  Coming in late  Leaving early  Taking a sick day when you feel perfectly fine  Texting or surfing the internet while you are supposed to be participating in a training session  Making personal phone calls on company time  Clocking a friend in at work to cover for them being late Unethical Behavior in the Workplace Pace 2 Employment