Employability Chapter 13 Mrs. Sorrell

Winning at Work Gaining something from your job Respect Self-esteem Integrity Rewards Job security Raises Promotions Work ethic A standard of conduct and values for job performance

The Work Ethic Come to work every day on time Work hard Follow company rules and policies Get along with coworkers Lend a helping hand whenever asked Appreciate privileges without abusing them Have a good attitude Be honest Show loyalty Do the work correctly, completely, and on time Take pride in your work Make an effort to improve Accept responsibility for your work

The Work Ethic Obedience Punctuality and Dependability Learn the rules and policies and follow them Penalty—a loss or hardship due to some action, such as breaking company rules or policies Reprimand—a severe expression of disapproval Punctual—on time Dependable—being reliable Be a person of your word Not taking time off for nonessential purposes

The Work Ethic Other areas of concern Other areas, continued Do not abuse privilege Breaks Use of office equipment Honesty Stealing is a huge problem for employers Too much time for breaks Arrive late Loyalty Speak highly of the company Keep company secrets

Do Your Best as an Employee Use all your abilities Watch for ways to improve Be willing to learn Accept responsibility for your work Good attitude Listen to others’ suggestions Avoid making excuses for mistakes or blaming others for them Live up to supervisors’ and coworkers’ expectations See other’s point of view Respect opinions of others Give a day’s work for day’s pay willingly