Ten Behaviors That Will Get You Fired Mrs. Hungerford, WBL Coordinator
Behaviors Pre-Test True or False… 1. It’s ok to make personal phone calls at work as long as you use your cell phone. 2. You should not use work supplies for personal use. 3. Once you have the job, you can dress pretty much any way you’d like. 4. You should plan to use all sick days since you’re entitled to them. 5. Harassment on the job is not tolerated.
1. Poor Performance Failure to complete tasks on time Inadequate or sloppy work What can you do? Ensure you know expectations Ask for concrete measurements
2. Bad Attitude Inability to get along with co-workers Making negative comments Bad-mouthing the boss What can you do? Work through problems Be optimistic about changes Discuss issues with co-workers/ manager
3. Stealing Taking money or company property Using company supplies for personal use What can you do? Never “borrow” company property without permission Use company supplies for work purposes only
4. Harassment Making threats to co-workers Making inappropriate sexual contact, jokes, innuendos What can you do? Avoid compromising situations Say no to any inappropriate words or actions Report inappropriate behavior
5. Inappropriate Dress Showing too much “skin” Dressing for the “beach or bedtime” Tatoos and piercings What can you do? Dress as your manager or co-workers dress (dress for the job you want) Cover tatoos and piercings
6. Excessive Absences More than 5 sick days per year Consistent Monday or Friday absences Using sick days as personal days What can you do? Take sick days for contagious illness Eat well, exercise, get enough sleep
7. Misuse of Computer Surfing the Web Personal s Online shopping What can you do? Use computer for work-related activity Use home computer for shopping, personal
8. Personal Phone Calls Taking personal calls during work time Calls from company phone or personal cell phone What can you do? Make plans/arrangements prior to work Make/take calls during break time using cell phone
9. Late for work 5 minutes or more late for work Leaving work early without permission Frequently asking for late arrival/ early dismissal What can you do? Wake up earlier, leave for work earlier Call your manager if you must be late
10. Lying on Resume or Application Embellishing accomplishments or skills Altering dates, key information Lying about education What can you do? Be completely honest about skills and accomplishments Research dates and key information
Behaviors Post-Test Write a reason why each of these behaviors could get you fired… 1. Misuse of computer 2. Personal phone calls 3. Bad attitude 4. Poor performance 5. Stealing 6. Inappropriate dress
Behaviors Homework Part 1: Interview a relative or friend and ask... (write down your responses) 1. What other behaviors could result in someone being fired? 2. Do they have any stories to share about good or bad employee behavior? Part 2: Name 5 positive employee behaviors