Employers Expectations Productivity The output of a worker Quality of Work Doing your work carefully, accurately, and thoroughly Good Judgment Thinks about what you are doing, or figuring something out yourself Safety Consciousness Learning and following safety rules and procedures Care of Equipment Take care of equipment and use it properly

Workplace Ethics Initiative Your might get by, just by doing what you’re told. Employers expect more from you. They want employees to show initiative. Initiative means doing what needs to be done without being told to do it.

Workplace Ethics Responsibility is the willingness to accept an obligation and to be accountable for an action or situation. Self-Management means doing the things necessary to build a better career: You got to take responsibility for the work you do and the career you want. Set career goals, and develop a plan for reaching them. Monitor your work habits and performance Ask for feedback on how you’re doing your job.

Ethical Behavior Ethics are the principles of conduct that govern a group or society. Honesty Honesty About Time Honest About Money Respecting Employers’ Property

Ethical Behavior Confidentiality. Your company expect you to observe confidentiality. In othr words, don’t tell secrets to people who are not supposed to know them. Fairness. Every business includes men, women of different races and religions. Treat everyone fairly, openly, and honesty. You will interact with them as customers, owners, and coworkers.

Ethical Behavior Prejudice—an unjustifiable negative attitude toward a person or group—is an ethical issue. Prejudice comes in many forms, including racist or sexist comments, stereotyping, name calling, and generalizations. Prejudice in any form is hurtful, offensive, and unacceptable; it cannot be tolerated in today’s workplace. Employee can be fired for prejudicial comments, but they can their companies can be sued.

Employers Expectations Work Habits & Attitudes Attendance Showing up for work everyday Punctuality Showing up for work on time Cooperativeness Willingness to work well with everyone else on t he job to reach a common goal  See page 175 for examples Interest & Enthusiasm Showing that you like and care about your company Honesty Not taking anything owned by the company regardless of what it is worth. Loyalty Believing in and being proud of your company i.e. you should not criticize the company when talking with others

Preparing for your first days on the job… Chapter 8 Remember back to your first days on your job… How did you feel? What did you do to get yourself ready?

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW! Company culture is the behavior, attitudes, values, and habits of the employees and owners that are unique to a particular company. Take your time learning the company culture. Concentrate on listening and observing. The skills of listening, knowing how to learn, and sociability will help you.

Dressing for the Job Although the majority of companies are now moving toward casual dress, there is no “norm.” Jeans and a golf shirt might be fine at one place, but too casual at another. When you go to your interview, observe what other people are wearing. Make a point to ask about the dress code.

Orientation is a program that introduces you to the company’s policies, procedures, values, and benefits. You may get a tour of the company and the building you will be working in. Orientations may last a few hours, all day, or much longer. Employers may introduce team-building activities. Did anyone go through an ORIENTATION? What was it like?

After three months, new employees often meet with their supervisors to talk about their new job, the company, and their future. OrientationOrientation

Use orientation to answer these questions: What is the company’s mission? How does your department fit into the company’s mission? What are your exact job responsibilities? What should you do first? Next? How will your performance be evaluated? When? What benefits will you receive and when will you receive them?

Company Policy & Procedure Manuals You will probably be given a company manual or other written statement of official policies. Why do we need them? To insure the company runs smoothly and that all employees are treated fair and equal.

Company Policies Items that are address in the company policies  When will you be paid?  What happens if you’re late for work?  How many sick days will you be paid for each year?  How much vacation time will you get, and when can you take it?  What paid holidays does the company grant?  When will you receive a raise? What will be the basis for it? Not knowing a policy or rule is not a good excuse

Unwritten rules Err on the side of conservative dress, Avoid bright or garish colors, Keep jewelry simple, Wear clean clothes, If you’re meeting the public, wear more traditional clothes. Appearance Err on the side of conservative dress, Avoid bright or garish colors, Keep jewelry simple, Wear clean clothes, If you’re meeting the public, wear more traditional clothes. Work habits Attitude Job performance

Who helped you out the first couple days on the job? Mentors are informal teachers or guides who help new employees adjust to their new workplace. Mentors help new employees learn the company culture and company policies. can provide valuable guidance and advice to help you advance in your career.

Termination vs Layoff Termination = for cause Release of an employee from a company due to inappropriate work behavior or performance. Layoff = without cause Let go because of a business slow down. Workers who are laid off may be rehired once a company’s business improves Workers who are laid off may be rehired once a company’s business improves A layoff is a job termination that results when a company’s business becomes slow.

To do… Create 3 scenarios using a combination of 3 expectations, habits, or attitudes Reviewing Key Terms page 170 Define each term

Graphic Organizer Chapter 8 Beginning a New JobSucceeding in the World of Work What to Expect at Orientation Company Policies Company’s Mission Department’s Goals Your Responsibilities Company’s Expectations Facilities Tour Coworker Introductions Team-Building Activities

bellwork What do you expect from an employer?

Honest & Fair Treatment You have the right to expect your employer to be honest with you. You should receive the pay and benefits that were promised to you when you were hired. You have the right to be treated fairly by your employer, supervisor, and coworkers.

Performance Evaluations Many companies have formal, scheduled performance reviews. Promotions, pay increases, new responsibilities, and your future with the company may be based on these evaluations. Probation is the period after an employee is first hired, when he or she is “on trial.” During your probation period, your employer will decide whether you are suited to the job.

Companies may also terminate, or end, a worker’s employment because of that worker’s poor performance. Standard Separation Procedures

Even if you are employed, keep your job-hunting network active and your skills up-to-date. Put money aside to help you through periods of unemployment. Standard Separation Procedures

What is the major reason you are working? Love of your job? To sharpen your soft skills? To meet new and exciting people? NO – to make money!!! Focus: How to calculate different types of pay? Chapter 8 section 2

Compelling Why! If you are to receive a salary, do you know how to calculate your gross pay for each pay period? What kind of information do you need? Hourly Workers? Are you entitled to overtime? How do you calculate OT?

Hourly wages are a fixed amount of pay for each hour worked. At the end of each week, pay is calculated by multiplying the number of hours worked by the hourly rate. Basic Payment Methods

Overtime is hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week. Usually, workers on overtime are paid one and one-half times their normal pay for each hour in excess of 40 hours. Basic Payment Methods

WAGES First 40 hours is at regular pay rate. Anything over 40 hours is at 1.5 Nonexempt employees receive overtime.

Nonexempt employees are workers who are eligible for overtime. They generally earn an hourly wage. Basic Payment Methods

Hourly wage example Jim worked 45 hours last week He makes $8.90 an hour What is his gross pay? Regular pay 40*8.9 = Overtime pay 5*(1.5*8.9) = Total gross pay = $422.75

Exempt employees are workers who are not eligible to earn overtime pay. They generally earn salaries. A salary is a fixed amount of pay for a certain period of time, usually a month or a year. Basic Payment Methods

SALARY Exempt employees - No matter how many hours you work, you get paid the same amount each pay period. 52 weeks in a year If paid every two weeks26 pay periods If paid twice a month24 pay periods If paid once a month12 pay periods

Salary Sean’s salary is $42,500 a year What is Sean’s gross pay if he gets paid… every two weeks bi- monthlyOnce a month $42,500/26$42,500/24$42,500/12 $1, $1, $3,541.67

Exempt employees are workers who are not eligible to earn overtime pay. They generally earn salaries. A salary is a fixed amount of pay for a certain period of time, usually a month or a year. Basic Payment Methods

Workers who earn a commission are paid based on how much they sell. By basing pay on performance, this system aims to motivate salespeople to work harder. Basic Payment Methods

Commission Incentive to works because pay is directly related to the amount of work a person does Ie. Sales person and Production workers

Commission Car Sales Person earns 9% commission for each car sold Sold 2 cars Car 1 - $21,790 Car 2 - $25,650 How much does the Salesperson earn? $21, ,650 47,440 x _.09 $4,269.60

Base + incentive Jill works at Best Buy and has a bi-weekly salary of $1,000. She earns 3% of the merchandise she sells. She sold $6,000 in merchandise this pay period. What is Jill’s gross pay? $1,000 + (.03 x 6000) $1, = $1,180.00

Incentive Plans Profit sharing Workers receive a share of the company’s profits. Performance Bonuses Companies pay bonuses to workers who increase the quantity or quality of their work.

Bell work Besides pay – what other expectations do you have from your employer when you get a full-time job.

A profit-sharing plan is a program that gives workers a portion of their company’s profits. Incentive Plans

A profit-sharing plan is a program that gives workers a portion of their company’s profits. Incentive Plans

A profit-sharing plan is a program that gives workers a portion of their company’s profits. Incentive Plans

Performance bonuses are rewards given to workers for high levels of performance. Some companies pay bonuses to workers who increase the quality or quantity of their work. Incentive Plans

Fringe benefits Financial compensation in addition to wages and salary Can cost a company 20% to 40% of a employees salary to provide benefits ie an employee is paid $40,000 This employee’s fringe benefits could cost between $8,000 and $16,000 a year

Common fringe benefits Life, health, dental, disability insurance Health insurance most costly and sought after benefit It’s also the most expensive one for employers. It’s also the most expensive one for employers. Profit-sharing & Pension plans Builds retirement funds Employers may also contribute Paid Vacations Personal Illness, and bereavement days Absences for the birth of a child

A pension plan is a benefit that builds a retirement fund for each worker. Some employers make contributions for each worker. Retirement Plans

Some retirement plans allow workers to contribute a portion of each paycheck to their retirement fund. Many companies match the amount of each worker’s contribution up to a certain percentage of his or her salary. Retirement Plans

Convenience Benefits are: Services that make worker’s lives easier flexible work hours fitness center On-site childcare What can you think of? Cafeteria Plan is: Not a benefit but a policy that lets employees chose the benefits they want. ie an employee may choose disability insurance over vacation time.

Graphic Organizer Chapter 8 Beginning a New JobSucceeding in the World of Work INCENTIVE PLANS Bonuses Stock options Profit sharing BENEFITS Health insurance Paid vacations PAYMENT Salary Hourly wages Retirement plan Convenience benefits Overtime Commission Employee Compensation

THOSE REQUIRED BY LAW Unemployment compensation Worker’s compensation Social Security

To do…Using the PowerPoint put Vocabulary an Key Terms in Company culture Orientation Mentors

hourly wages overtime nonexempt employees exempt employees salarycommission in KEY TERMS continued

profit-sharing plan performance bonuses pension plan probationlayoff KEY TERMS

To do…Vocabulary an Key Terms in Cooperativeness Initiative Responsibility Self-management Ethics Confidentiality Prejudice