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Georgia Department of Technical & Adult Education

Georgia Department of Technical & Adult Education. Work Ethics Program Geared to the Needs of Business & Industry. Student Orientation Session. Objectives: Define work ethics Discuss importance in the workplace

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Georgia Department of Technical & Adult Education

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  1. Georgia Department of Technical & Adult Education Work Ethics Program Geared to the Needs of Business & Industry

  2. Student Orientation Session • Objectives: • Define work ethics • Discuss importance in the workplace • Demonstrate understanding of the connection between employment & good work ethics • Understand the grading & reporting procedure of work ethics in the classroom

  3. Can you give me a definition of work ethics? What are good work ethics traits?

  4. Work Ethics Definition: • Ethics are the values and behaviors which people feel are moral. In other words, “ethics” is the name we give to our values or good behavior. So a positive work ethic is the collection of all the values and actions that people feel are appropriate in the work place.

  5. Morals & Values • Morals relate to right and wrong. • Values are beliefs that a person feels are very important. • Our behavior is most often a reflection of our values.

  6. How does my definition of work ethics • relate to your definition?

  7. What does Work Ethics Mean?

  8. Work Ethics The Big Ten Traits

  9. ATTENDANCE • Attends class • Arrives/leaves on time • Notifies instructor in advance of planned absences

  10. CHARACTER • Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness, dependability, reliability, initiative, self-discipline, and self-responsibility

  11. TEAMWORK • Respects the rights of others • Respects confidentiality • Teamworker • Cooperative • Assertive • Displays customer service attitude • Seeks opportunities for continuous learning • Demonstrates mannerly behavior

  12. APPEARANCE • Displays appropriate dress, grooming, hygiene, and etiquette

  13. ATTITUDE • Demonstrates a positive attitude • Appears self-confident • Has realistic expectations of self

  14. PRODUCTIVITY • Follows safety practices • Conserves materials • Keeps work area neat & clean • Follows directions & procedures • Makes up assignments punctually • Participates

  15. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS • Manifests skill in prioritizing and management of time & stress • Demonstrates flexibility in handling change

  16. COMMUNICATION • Displays appropriate nonverbal & oral skills • Eye contact • Body language

  17. COOPERATION • Displays leadership skills • Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts, & complaints • Demonstrates problem-solving capability • Maintains appropriate relationships with supervisors & peers • Follows chain of command

  18. RESPECT • Deals appropriately with cultural/racial diversity • Does not engage in harassment of any kind

  19. The Big 10 Traits = The Backbone of Weekly Activities • One trait will be stressed each week • Each instructor will spend a minimum of 5 minutes per week on the Work Ethics Topic of the Week

  20. Results of our Work Ethics Program • WIN-WIN situation for employers and students who become their employees

  21. How? • Students begin work with positive work ethics skills which will enhance their value as employees • Employers acquire workers with desirable work habits

  22. Do you want to… • Do Better… • Gain Promotions… • Achieve Greater Results… • Make More Money… • Become a Leader in the Business World?

  23. To be in the Upper 50% • Show up Reliability is important!

  24. To be in the Upper 30% • Show up on timeDependability earns dividends!

  25. To be in the Upper 20% • Show up on time, ready to go!It’s performance that counts!

  26. Why are work ethics important to employers?

  27. Why does technical education believe work ethics are important? • Advisory committees tell us

  28. What to expect from the work ethics program? • Expect employers to ask to see your transcript when applying for a job

  29. Work Ethics Performance Standards • Review it • Sign & date it • Return it to the instructor

  30. Work Ethics Evaluation Form & Exception Form • Scale of 3-2-1-0 • 3 – Exceeds Expectations • 2 – Meets Expectations • 1 – Needs Improvement • 0 – Unacceptable • Everyone begins with 20 pts.

  31. Graded by “exception” :subtract point/s for poor & add point/s for above & beyond • Poor behavior – Exception Form issued • Extraordinary behavior – Exception Form issued • Met Expectation – No Exception Form issued

  32. Exception Forms • Date may be set to review forms • All students receive progress reports at mid-term & end of quarter

  33. Exception • Subtract points • Add points

  34. The Weekly Emphasis

  35. Georgia Department of Technical & Adult Education Work Ethics Program Geared to the Needs of Business & Industry

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