1. 10 MISTAKES EMPLOYEES MAKE AT WORK

2. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Bringing drugs & alcohol into the workplace, or being under the influence on the job, are often grounds for immediate dismissal There could also be legal implications if the situation involves controlled substance.
Being drunk or high at work (legal or not)

3. TIME AND PROPERTY THEFT
When an employee does not tell the truth about how much time they spent working, this is considered time theft and can be grounds for immediate dismissal
Employees can also be accused of property theft for items from copier paper for personal business up to computer theft
Think that no one is watching (colleagues, cameras, etc.)

4. GOSSIPING
Talking about someone even if fact based, can have legal implications
Talking about your colleagues/supervisor on social media
Getting too involved in office matters (complaining, office politics, etc.)

5. CONDUCTING PERSONAL BUSINESS
Similar to social media use, if you are bringing personal business matters to work, or spending too much time doing personal business at work, you may be subject to disciplinary action
Some organizations monitor internet use during the day and even phone calls
Pay attention to company alerts
Unauthorized use of internet or breach of company policy

6. SOCIAL MEDIA AT WORK
Using social media on work computers, phone, laptop, I Pad, etc. is increasingly an issue in the workplace. While some organizations have policies allowing limited and/or secure usage, an employee can be dismissed for abusing the use of social media in the workplace
There can also be grounds for dismissal for complaining about their job or disclosing company information on social media
THIS CONTINUES TO BE A SENSITIVE ISSUE ESPECIALLY WITH THE FIRST AMENDMENT “FREEDOM OF SPEECH”

7. SEXUAL HARASSMENT/TITLE IX
Self Explanatory
Unwelcomed
Physical, verbal or written (text, emoji)
Law
Hostile work environment
Too comfortable
Education and training is critical

8. WORKPLACE MISCONDUCT
Misconduct is a broad range of activity including, but not limited to:
Foul language
Unprofessional interactions
Reaction to others
Harassment
Tone
Threats
Invading physical space of others
Physical violence
Destruction of company property
Undisclosed relationships with other employees
Sleeping on the job
Caught not being truthful

9. EMPLOYEE NON-COMPLIANCE
Not taking the time to understand and/or read organization policies/rules so they can make appropriate behavior decisions at work
Unprofessional behavior
Attitude
Interactions with others
Insubordination
Dress code
Lowering morale in the workplace
Just because you work hard and/or are an effective performer you do not have to follow the rules

10. POOR ATTENDANCE
Employee who are consistently late and/or absent (abuse of PTO Policy) have an impact on the productivity of the organization
Think that because they have an excuse for each lateness, makes it okay
Think that because they can make up the time, it is okay

11. POOR PERFORMANCE Failing to meet job requirements
Failing to improve after being given feedback
On-going discussions
Performance Reviews
Performance Improvement Plan
Think that because they are having a bad day they have a pass not to do their job
Think that because they do not agree with the feedback do nothing about it
Seniority overrides performance