1. What is it and how do I get some?
Work Ethic:
What is it and how do I get some?

2. Work Ethic
How an employee shows their employer they are worth their paycheck?

3. Work Ethic A good work ethic is an attitude that combines hard work,
good performance & dependable results

4. How do you know if you have it?
Do you value your work?
Do you refuse to look for the easy way out?
Do you always take pride in the results of your work?

5. How do you know if you have it?
Do you look for ways to make your job more efficient?
Do you sometimes work later than scheduled, if necessary?

6. How do you know if you have it?
If you answered yes to the previous questions…
you probably have
a good work ethic!

7. Act in a Professional Manner
Be on Time!
Be Polite!
Be Respectful!
Be Dependable!
Show Initiative!

8. Initiative…What’s that??
Initiative is the ability to get a job done on your own, without someone constantly reminding you.
People with initiative often come up with new ideas and ways to solve problems
Self motivated people often volunteer for the challenging assignments

9. Act in a Professional Manner
Avoid gossip
Do not use profanity
Be trustworthy

10. Keep your Personal Life Private
Avoid discussing personal problems at work
Keep personal phone calls to a minimum

11. Do not Steal! Stealing is illegal and unethical at all times
Taking office supplies or food from the storeroom is stealing
Taking cash from the cash register is stealing
Letting your friends eat without charging them is stealing

12. Do Not Waste Resources
Wasting resources costs the company money and can lead to environmental problems.
Encourage your employer to recycle if they aren’t already!

13. Work Ethic
How does a person like Will Smith and you find success through a strong WORK ETHIC?
Click the Bricks to hear Will Smith talk about his childhood and his work ethic.

14. Review: The Four Guidelines to Work Ethic
Act in a Professional Manner
Keep Your Personal Life Private
Do Not Steal
Do not Waste Resources

15. Resource
Reynolds, J.S. (2010) Hospitality Services. IL: The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.