Unit 7 Workplace Issues Real World Seminar

Time Management Definition: The ability of an individual to schedule and complete items on task and be productive on the job.

Facts of Time Management 23% of time is used waiting for approvals 20% of time doing things that should not be done 15% of time is doing others’ stuff 18% of time is doing things wrong 16% of time is doing the wrong things

Time Management Positives Less Stress Get more done More free time More opportunities More time where it matters Negatives Time taken to be organized and on task Time consuming task in the beginning

Corporate Environment Definition: How the company feels or acts when no one is looking. Uptight, Professional, Strict, Cut-throat Relaxed, Lax on Rules, Innovative, Cooperative

Full/Part Time Work Definitions: Full time work is can be (30-40 hours a week) depends on employer. Part-time work is less than 40 hours of work a week

Full/Part Time Work Full Advantages for Employees Benefits More Salary Part Advantages for Employees Flexibility Not required all responsibilities of full time workers

Management Styles Autocratic -leader makes all decisions Permissive -leader and staff makes decisions together or with heavy input from staff.

Ways to Manage Directive Democrat makes decisions with staff and monitors the staff closely Directive Autocrat makes decisions and monitors the staff closely Permissive Democrat makes decisions with staff and lefts staff work on their own Permissive Autocrat makes decisions and lets staff work on their own

Job Evaluation Definition: A formal written appraisal of a workers performance over a specific time period. Areas to Use in Job Evaluation: Attitude, Relationships w/others, Attendance, Quality of work, Quantity of work

Job Evaluation What successes have you had on the job? What failures have you had on the job? What are your areas of strength? What are your areas of weaknesses? How can you improve on the job?

Job Evaluation Process Immediate boss or next level of supervision conducts the evaluation Provides feedback that is specific with ways to improve Private and confidential goes into personnel file If necessary then remediation and outside help can be suggested and used. Can lead to dismissal if not fixed

Downsizing/Layoffs Definitions: Downsizing-The reduction of jobs permanently Layoffs-The reduction of staff with plans to bring after changes have been made (economy/new products/business picks up)

Downsizing/Layoffs Negatives Loss of salary, co-workers, benefits, career plans, stability of job Positives Change of career plans, ability to attend school for re-training, change of job pressures

Downsizing/Layoffs Methods of handling Review your severance package Look at insurance benefits Review unemployment Prepare your finances Cut your spending, eliminate unnecessary purchases

Downsizing/Layoffs Signs of Pending Issues You are not included in new projects Company is experiencing financial losses Boss does not speak with your directly Company is purchased by another company Be aware of rumors regarding this issue Do not assume you are safe

Promotions/Advancements Definition An increase in pay and responsibility

Promotion/Advancements Tips Talk to boss more Ask for more work Increase your people skills Increase your job output Increase the degree of your work

Job Sharing Definition: Dividing of responsibilities and duties of one job between two or more people.

Job Sharing Advantages to Employer : Less benefits, Sharing Responsibility of job, Satisfies more employees, Fresh workers not as long of hours Disadvantages to Employer : Not exactly the same person, pay more in company training, can cause issues with others not participating

Workplace Safety Definition: The concern of well-being for employees on the job. Government Agency-OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Workplace Safety Very important to all workers and employers Can be very costly if mistakes are made Safety regulations must be established and maintained OSHA can be called by workers or customers

Telecommuting Definition: The ability to work from home, road or on sites not directly tied to a workplace. Benefits: No cost to commute, Less stress, comforts of home Negatives: Miss meetings, miss working with others, Less support

International Business Definition: The completion of business with other countries Benefits: more customers, mores sources for employees, more options for supplies Negatives: Language barriers, trade differences, governmental issues, laws, tariffs

Co-Workers Definition: The people you work with. Coping Skills: Be straightforward, Be honest, Treat others as you would want to be treated, Contact boss if all else fails.

Bosses Definition The person who you directly report to Good Qualities: Respectful, Honest, Intelligent, Fair, Understanding