1. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 61 BEGINNING A NEW JOB 6.1 6.1Your First Day at Work 6.2 6.2Workplace Management 6.3 6.3Supervisors and Form W-4 Chapter 6

2. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 62 YOUR FIRST DAY AT WORK Recognize that anxiety about beginning a new job is normal Describe what to expect from an employer when beginning a new job Objectives Lesson 6.1

3. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 63 PRE-EMPLOYMENT ANXIETY Anxiety is the state of feeling worried or uneasy, usually about something that may happen in the future. Lesson 6.1

4. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 64 REPORTING FOR WORK An employee orientation program is a program where new employees learn more about the company and its policies and procedures. Informal orientation Formal orientation Lesson 6.1

5. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 65 WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT Describe how an organization chart shows the flow of authority and responsibility within an organization List areas for which employers have policies and rules Lesson 6.2 Objectives

6. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 66 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Authority is the power or rank to give orders and make assignments to others. Responsibility deals with the duty to follow an order or carry out a work assignment. Lesson 6.2

7. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 67 SAMPLE ORGANIZATION CHART BOARD OF DIRECTORS STOCKHOLDERS PRESIDENT V.P. MARKETING SALES MANAGER DISTRICT SALES REPS. PLANT MANAGER PRODUCTION WORKERS V.P. FINANCE ACCOUNTING STAFF V.P. MANUFACTURING Lesson 6.2

8. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 68 POLICIES AND RULES Help the organization run smoothly Ensure fair and equal treatment of employees Promote good morale Morale is a mood or spirit, such as the attitude and emotion of employees. Lesson 6.2

9. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 69 POLICY MANUAL A company policy manual is a booklet given to new employees that contains an explanation of company policies and rules. Lesson 6.2

10. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 610 POLICY MANUAL CONTENT Salaries, wages, and benefits Attendance, absences, and punctuality Leave Work schedule and records Expenses and reimbursement To reimburse is to pay back money that has already been spent. Lesson 6.2

11. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 611 POLICY MANUAL CONTENT Due process Due process is the legal right to be notified of a complaint against you and to state your case or point of view before a decision is made. Probation and review Probation is a trial period during which one’s performance is being observed and evaluated. Lesson 6.2 (continued)

12. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 612 SUPERVISORS AND FORM W-4 Identify ways to work effectively with a supervisor Understand how to fill out a Form W-4 Lesson 6.3 Objectives

13. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 613 WORKING UNDER SUPERVISION A supervisor is a boss; one who gives directions and orders and oversees the work of others. Suggestions for working under supervision Use the supervisor for communication Ask the supervisor for direction Don’t ask for or expect special treatment Accept and use the supervisor’s suggestions Lesson 6.3

14. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 614 PAYROLL WITHHOLDING Workers pay federal income tax. Employers take, or withhold, income tax out of each paycheck The amount withheld depends on: The amount of money you earn Whether you are married or not The number of allowances, or tax exemptions, you are entitled to claim Lesson 6.3

15. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 615 FORM W-4 Also called Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate Completed by employees Provides information about marital status and the number of allowance claimed Lesson 6.3

16. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 616 SAMPLE OF FORM W-4 Lesson 6.3

17. © Thomson/South-WesternSlideCHAPTER 617 AMOUNT WITHHELD Using the information provided on the W-4, the employer uses a table to find the amount of tax to withhold. Some people are exempt from tax withholding. Being exempt means that a person does not have to pay taxes. Lesson 6.3