1. Being a good employee Understand behaviors required to maintain employment.

2. Initiative- the willingness to do what needs to be done without being told to do so. Self-motivation- the drive to do something simply for the reward of feeling good and satisfied once it is done. Teamwork-working together collaboratively with a group to set goals, make decisions, solve problems, and put ideas into action. Appropriate Workplace Behaviors

3. Cooperation- working with others to reach a common goal. Punctuality- arriving on or before the stated time. Adaptability skills- a person’s ability to change in order to fit circumstances that may arrive. Appropriate Workplace Behaviors, cont.

4. What is work ethic? A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence.

5. Ethical Behavior Arriving at work on time and working the hours you say you will Using company money wisely and only for company business Using company property carefully and only for company business

6. Keeping company information secret from people outside the company Treating your employer, co-workers, and customers fairly, openly, and with honesty Ethical Behavior

7. Unethical Behavior Arriving late to work Talking negatively about fellow employees Lying Violating safety regulations Misreporting of actual time worked Discrimination Stealing Sexual harassment

8. Importance of Ethical Behavior Builds a good reputation that you are dependable and reliable Builds character Makes you feel proud Employers may advance you faster Possible increased compensation (pay) Helps you build references for future employment opportunities

9. Benefits of Maintaining Good Workplace Behavior Job Security Respect References Performance Review Raise