1. Behavior & Work Ethics Assessments
By: Barbara Mackessy
Georgia CTAE Resource Network

2. How would you rate your own behavior?
How would you rate your work ethics?

3. Important for Dropout Prevention
Studies show that students who can project themselves into the future and understand the consequences of their actions today are far less likely to drop out of school (high school or college), become a teen parent, or abuse drugs.
(Dropout Prevention)

4. start thinking about their futures.
STUDENTS SHOULD
start thinking about their futures.

5. Community Development Coordinator— “Everyone is going to need to work, education is the number one priority.” “They need community involvement, computer skills, be able to research on the internet and .”

6. Behavior is actions resulting from your attitude, personality and environment.
Work Ethics is a combination of values, personality, attitude and pride in work.
Including but not limited to honesty, pride, purpose, feelings, vision, teamwork, character, productivity, appearance and communication.

7. A human resource director said “Workforce development with work ethics and talent management is critical for the company to stay in business.”

8. Tools may or may not be provided on the job but…
Very important!
Tools may or may not be provided on the job but…
Appropriate behavior is a job requirement along with good work ethics in all occupations.

9. Word Wall
By the end of this unit you should have a good understanding of the importance of these words in relation to your future career.
Cooperation
Character
Behaviors
Appearance
Pride
Organizational
Skills
Productivity
Work Ethics
Respect
Communication
Attendance
Attitude
Acceptable
Teamwork

10. Ethics Include:
how you feel about your job
how you do that job or responsibilities
attitude
behavior
respect
communication, and interaction
cooperation with others
your set of values
honesty
accountability
choosing right versus wrong
doing acceptable versus unacceptable
being on-board versus under the table
what you do when no one is looking

11. Work Ethics
Work ethics include many characteristics but can be summed up with your fundamental set of values.
Ideally, the better your work ethics the better your work position.
Will your work ethics guide you in a given situation?

12. Good work ethics are required for a successful future!
Key to Success
Good work ethics are required for a successful future!

13. Work Ethic Involves:
honesty (not lying, stealing, or cheating)
doing a job well
having pride
valuing what you do
showing people who you really are
having sense of purpose and feeling
being a part of a greater vision or plan is vital
What will you do when no one is watching?

14. The Number 1 priority of Georgia’s employers for their employees is to improve the work ethics of present and future employees.
Employers are expressing concern that a strong work ethic is increasingly difficult to find among employees and job applicants.
Two statewide surveys of Georgia employers also identified interpersonal skills and positive attitudes toward work as among the most important qualifications in hiring workers (Occupational Research Group, 1996, 1997).

15. How can we assess work ethics in school?
What can we do?
How can we assess work ethics in school?

16. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that 80 percent of workers who lose their jobs do so not because of lack of occupational skills, but because of poor work ethics.
The magnitude of this issue mandates immediate attention.

17. Some parents may say, “My child doesn’t need to worry about work ethics… he/she’s going to college!”

18. Everybody needs work ethics—no matter what!

19. “We are seeing an epidemic of work-life unreadiness, kids in their early twenties who can’t figure out who they are or what they need to be doing with their lives...”
Dr. Mel Levine on the Today Show, January 25, 2005
Author, Ready or Not, Here Life Comes

20. Meet the Twixters! Young adults that live off their parents and bounce from job to job.
- Time magazine, January 24, 2005

21. How do we help ALL students recognize the value of good work ethics?
The key to impacting students:
How do we help ALL students recognize the value of good work ethics?

22. What is the NEED for Work Ethics?
Competent, creative individuals are a key resource for economic survival of our country!

23. At this time you have already rated your own Work Ethics
The technical colleges in Georgia give a work ethics grade along with the academic grade in every course.
That work ethics grade is based on the items that you had on your work ethics assessment.
What would your work ethics grade be at this point in time?
You are now to turn in your improvement plans hopefully you will start to work on those plans immediately.

24. According to Georgia Technical Colleges, business and industry leaders have identified essential work ethics that should be taught and practiced in order to develop a viable and effective workforce.
Attendance
Teamwork
Attitude
Organizational Skills
Cooperation
Character
Appearance
Productivity
Communication
Respect

25. What would your responsibility score be today
What would your responsibility score be today? What changes do you need to make?

26. How one feels about his/her career.
Work Ethics
How one feels about his/her career.
How one does his/her job or responsibilities.
Involves attitudes, behaviors, respect, communication and interactions.
Involves characteristics such as honesty and accountability
Demonstrates many things about whom and how a person is.
We should not only want to do, but desire to do the proper (right) thing in a given situation.

27. Why Teach Work Ethics?
• Students who begin employment with positive work ethic skills will enhance their value as employees. • Employers desire and acquire employees with desirable work habits.

28. Work ethics is a major problem, we need people to come to work every day on time. “Work ethics is a challenge for students coming out of school today”. Some companies offer a tuition reimbursement at 100% for A’s in a post secondary institution. A retail sales manager- “Why young people fail today – lack of work ethics”

29. A department manager said “the students lack work ethic skills – they can’t handle the freedom”.

30. “With a positive attitude, I can teach you everything you need to know about this company.” What type of attitude do you have?

31. Quotes
Manager’s statement: “With a positive attitude, I can teach you everything you need to know about this company.” What type of attitude do you have?
Manager’s statement: “There are three important things that an employee needs when they walk through the door—attitude, attitude and attitude, they can learn the rest”.

32. Understanding and Following Directions
Actually listen
Don’t talk
Don’t interrupt
Ask questions
Stay on task
Stay focused
Take notes
Make list of task
Tune out distractions
Move away from distractions
Be specific
Be alert
Think – how to do this
Use prior knowledge
Concentrate
Maintain eye contact
Double check when finished
Paraphrase the instructions
Check for understanding
Don’t be disruptive
Know where you can get help
Read and then re-read instructions

33. Tour guide said “applicants need to know that they may be working on five or six rush jobs with deadlines all at once. They must be able to multitask and deliver the products on time.” “They must know how to follow directions on their own.”

34. Everything has a place and everything is in its place
Everything has a place and everything is in its place. Part of following directions is being organized.

35. Dependability Set a good example Be organized Be a positive role model
Correct negative habits
Return things you borrow
Notify people of time changes
Bring all materials
Have integrity
Have hope
Good self-esteem
Acceptable behaviors
Be loyal
Responsible
Don’t depend on others all the time
Become independent
Help others
Keep the secret
Don’t double book events
Positive attitude
Excused absences only
Be organized
Think ahead
Have a schedule
Do what you say
Make sure you are on time
Take responsibility
Learn to say No
Don’t gossip
Don’t spread rumors
Stay on task
Actually listen to others
Take notes
Make list
Leave messages
Use agenda daily
Keep a year long calendar
Don’t expect others to do your work
Double check items, events

36. Each new mechanic is issued a set of numbered tools
Each new mechanic is issued a set of numbered tools. These tools are inspected at the end of every job and every shift. If a tool is lost the job must be re-inspected. If that tool is still not found the shift shuts down and inspects three more times. Some places on the plane will be x-rayed to make sure the tool is not there. A lost tool could cause the plane to malfunction and not be able to land.

37. Be able to work alone, with a mechanical aptitude
Be able to work alone, with a mechanical aptitude! You must fix you own problems and be efficient.

38. Initiative Be the best you can be Always try Go the extra mile
Look for things to do
Be independent
Have a good attitude
Do it right the first time
Check and recheck
Complete tasks
Don’t procrastinate
Help others
Don’t waste time
Make it a daily habit of going beyond the regular
Do more than the routine work
Do things without people having to urge you
Always look for ways to improve
Try to be the best
Ask for extra
Ask for help when needed
Forget the “L” word “Lazy”
Keep an eye for something new to do
Always have plan
Have a mission
Set goals
Make lists of things to do
Don’t waste time
No long breaks
Be resourceful
Look for tasks to do
Look for new things to learn
Look for ways to do a better job

39. To be a part of this company, the “future employees must have self determination and the motivation to move ahead.” Do you have the skills to enter this board room in the future?

40. Eagerness to Learn Acceptable behaviors Develop new hobby Study
Smile
Positive attitude
Share new ideas
Make plans
Set goals
Reward yourself for you accomplishments
Don’t hesitate to ask questions
Be industrious
Concentrate
Don’t waste time
Don’t wait for reminders to do a task
Make a good first impression
Develop new hobby
Read for pleasure
Develop your interest
Show desire to learn
Volunteer
Think “I Can”
Positive attitude
Ask for more work
Do extra credit
Do all assigned work on time
Pay attention
Dependable
Meets challenges
Makes adjustments
Excused absences only
Never tardy

41. Manager said he “was shocked as to how many applicants there are for so few positions.”

42. General manager said “The more you know, the more you make”
General manager said “The more you know, the more you make”. “It’s easy to learn with the right attitude”.

43. A manager said “I don’t always look for four year degrees but the applicants must have computer skills. The biggest thing I look for is communication skills, both oral and written. I check their messages and voice mail messages. They must use correct grammar.”

44. Owner stated, “Students need more math skills when they enter the workforce.”

45. “I would like to see someone who uses their minds
“I would like to see someone who uses their minds.” “Any advance schooling helps them use their minds”.

46. “We don’t have time to hold people’s hand anymore, it’s just the global economy we live in.” Director of Human Resources

47. Management is “very disillusioned with math skills, work ethics, and technical skills of applicants today.”

48. Manager of Credit Analysis “Must be well balanced, know numbers, have people skills, and a college graduate.” He suggest that students “take drama classes, join the debate and golf team in high school to be successful as a future business leader.”

49. The employees must know how to do research and relate to everyday situations. They must have computer skills, public speaking skills, letter writing skills, and be able to speak and write clearly.

50. Internal process should be in place so they cut the number of resumes
Internal process should be in place so they cut the number of resumes. They are flooded with resumes. “Can not have misspelled words; must have analytical abilities; must have Microsoft Office computer skills, must be able to create spreadsheets, analysis, sort and manipulate data on multiple sheets.” “Must have the ability to perform in a sales environment; demonstrate leadership skills through organization, clubs or church.”

51. Loyalty
Take up for people
Defend others
Say only nice things
Positive attitude
Respectful
Well mannered
Honest
Kind/polite
Dependable
Be a role model
Work quickly and efficiently
Get along with others
Helps others
Offer a helping hand
Have integrity
Provide hope
Be fair
Equality
Justice for all
No discrimination
Treat others as you would like to be treated

52. “As a human resource manager, I look for someone who will come to work every day!”

53. Bank president, “Employees must be here everyday—if an employee is not here their work does not go out, if you don’t complete a project it could be your job”.

54. “Graphic designers must have the ability to turn work
“Graphic designers must have the ability to turn work. They must produce and go on the next order.” - Owner

55. Students can only miss 10% of their scheduled class time
Students can only miss 10% of their scheduled class time. That 10% must be made up to the last minute. If they miss over 10% then they will have to retake that entire class.

56. Cooperation
Listen
Be on time to meetings
Try to get along
Respectful – manners
Do your part
Develop responsibility
Learn sportsmanship
Don’t be a sore looser
Be prepared
Teamwork
Offer opinions
Ask for other’s opinion
Don’t criticize
Discuss
Reach consensus
Work collaboratively
Never say “it’s not my job”
Plan to get along
Be polite
No negative comments
Compromise
Think before you speak
Think before you act
Share workload
Fair to all team members

57. Team work skills are required!

58. “New employees need the attributes of being friendly, a team player and self-motivated”.

59. Team developed to help others buy into the system
Team developed to help others buy into the system. Team items displayed on factory floor.

60. Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best.

61. Honesty No lying No stealing No cheating Do what is right
Read the rules
Follow the rules
Return things to the rightful owner
Return items found
Acceptable behaviors
Think before you speak
Think before you act
Be accountable
Admit mistakes
Correct mistakes
Say I’m Sorry
Rewards for positive behaviors
Do the appropriate thing

62. Army values stressed during basic training and through out the military career.

63. “Our company is looking for leaders not managers any more
“Our company is looking for leaders not managers any more. They must have defined leadership competencies for success.”

64. Ability to Accept Criticism
High self-esteem
Let constructive criticism help you
Don’t be afraid of making a mistake
Take risk
Don’t give up
Try, Try, Try!!
Self control
Self discipline
Self respect
Don’t make the same mistake twice
Positive corrections
Accept that we are not perfect
Everyone makes mistakes
Correct mistakes
Control your temper
Understand what you did was wrong
Positive attitude
Don’t let what other people say bother you
No negative comments

65. Health Department Manager states, “I would rather hire someone who needs training. I can train anyone if they are honest, with integrity and have good work ethics.”

66. Behaviors
You need good and excellent behavior characteristics/work ethics to get along with people on your job in the future.
You need good and excellent behavior characteristics/work ethics to get and keep your job in the future.
If you can change or improve only one thing, that would be a good start.
No one can change all negative behaviors/work ethics in one day.

67. Discussion Forum
Now that you have a better understanding of what work ethics and good behaviors include, answer the following questions.
Do you think that employers should considers a persons behavior and work ethics when employing them? Why? Why not?
Should an employee be fired for their work ethics? Why? Why not?
How has this unit changed you and your work ethics?
Do you have a better understanding of how behaviors and work ethics now?

68. What do students think?
“I thought everything would just fall into place. Now I realize that I have to make my future happen, it won’t just work out good by itself.”
Career Choices addresses the individual reader, no matter what his or her circumstance. All young people share certain concerns: Who am I? What do I want? How can I get it?
By teaching self-knowledge along with reading, writing, and math, Career Choices makes basic skills relevant and motivates students to learn. They are willing to pay attention, to work harder, to stretch themselves because, suddenly, what's going on in the classroom is of urgent personal interest.
Student Quote

69. “In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.”
--- Eric Hoffer

70. “If you don’t know where you are going, Alice, how will you know when you get there?”, asked the Cheshire Cat.
--- Alice in Wonderland

71. This display was at the AFLAC headquarters outside of the cafeteria for all employees to see daily. The dress code was strictly enforced.

72. Unnatural Hair Color is a NO!

73. Visible Tattoos are a NO! NO!

74. These shoes are a NO! NO!

75. Appropriate Dress

76. Appropriate Dress

77. Casual Friday Dress only!

78. Not appropriate even for casual Fridays!

79. Not appropriate even for casual Fridays!

80. Casual Friday

81. Casual Fridays –good choice

82. These shoes are appropriate to wear any time.

83. These shoes are not appropriate for any day!

84. Company Territory Director “People talk about attitude as being either good or bad, but it’s multifaceted. It includes desire, belief in the company, discipline and perseverance.”

85. Remember your behavior is your choice. Unacceptable behaviors
may get you in here!

86. Some look at things that are and ask why
Some look at things that are and ask why. I dream of things that never were and ask why not?
- George Bernard Shaw

87. “Interviews are now based on how people can exhibit characteristics in their life instead of giving yes and no answers. They must show relevance.”

88. “Students must come to us ready to work
“Students must come to us ready to work. We can teach them the job if they have the attitude and work ethics needed for the job.”