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