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Work Ethic:. What is it and how do I get some?. Work Ethic. How an employee shows their employer they are worth their paycheck?. Work Ethic. A good work ethic is an attitude that combines hard work, good performance & dependable results. How do you know if you have it? .
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Work Ethic: What is it and how do I get some?
Work Ethic • How an employee shows their employer they are worth their paycheck?
Work Ethic • A good work ethic is an attitude that combines hard work, good performance & dependable results
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?
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?
How do you know if you have it? • If you answered yes to the previous questions… you probably have a good work ethic!
Act in a Professional Manner • Be on Time! • Be Polite! • Be Respectful! • Be Dependable! • Show Initiative!
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
Act in a Professional Manner • Avoid gossip • Do not use profanity • Be trustworthy
Keep your Personal Life Private • Avoid discussing personal problems at work • Keep personal phone calls to a minimum
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
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!
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.
Review: The Four Guidelines to Work Ethic • Act in a Professional Manner • Keep Your Personal Life Private • Do Not Steal • Do not Waste Resources
Resource Reynolds, J.S. (2010) Hospitality Services. IL: The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.