The document discusses the importance of workplace ethics for maintaining a productive work environment. It states that a lack of workplace ethics is a major factor affecting the workplace environment. It provides examples of basic workplace ethics that everyone should follow, such as respecting colleagues and superiors. The document suggests that employees who do not follow basic workplace ethics will be unpopular and their capabilities will suffer. Overall, it emphasizes that adhering to workplace ethics is important for individual and organizational success.

1. Dr. Farhana Shaheen

2.  A healthy office environment is essential for
the productivity of employees. If the workers
are not content with their working
conditions, it clearly reflects on their
performance.
 A lot of factors affect the workplace
environment, most important being the lack
of workplace ethics.

3.  Workplace ethics are a set of unspoken rules
which everyone should adhere to for
maintaining a productive environment at
work.
 When people start ignoring these basic
principles, not only do they create
disturbances for their coworkers but also
have a degenerative affect on their overall
capabilities.
 An employee who cannot even follow the
basic workplace ethics is unpopular with
his/her colleagues and the superiors.

5. The Definition:
a standard of conduct
and values for job
performance.

7. The Learning Goals:
The importance of developing
a strong work ethic and how
the work ethic you develop will
impact your future as an
employee.
Work Ethics

8. Top 10 Work Ethics
 Attendance
 Character
 Team Work
 Appearance
 Attitude
 Productivity
 Organizational Skills
 Communication
 Cooperation
 Respect

9. What are the traits of a
winning employee:
What does an
employer want?

10.  Limit Absences
Be at work every day possible
Plan your absences
Don’t abuse leave time
Traits of a Winning Employee
 Come to work on time
Be punctual every day

11. BeOnTIME…Don’t BeABSENT!!

12. Honest …Dependable…Loyal

13.  Be honest
“Honesty is the single most important factor
having a direct bearing on the final success of an
individual, corporation, or product.” Ed McMahon
Traits of a Winning Employee
 Be dependable
Complete assigned tasks correctly
and promptly

14.  Be willing to learn
Look to improve your skills
 Be loyal
Speak positively about the company
Traits of a Winning Employee

15. Workingtowardagoal requires
cooperationandrespect

16. • A widely understood and interesting
concept in the management jargon,
extended form of the word TEAM, is:
• T – Together
E – Everyone
A – Achieves
M – More

17. TEAM WORK

18. Team work
• Can you imagine yourself working on a
project all alone in the office and no one to
support and assist you? The first reaction
would always be, definitely not!
• This is because we are all bound to be a
part of a cooperative group to accomplish
our daily tasks at the workplace, and this
is what we call 'teamwork'.

19. Team work

21. Remember…
• Planning is really Important in
Team Work.

22. Traits of a Winning Employee
 Leadership abilities
The ability to be led and/or to
become the leader
 Be a team player
The ability to get along with
others – including those you
don’t necessarily like

23.  Be a contributing member
The ability to carry your own
weight and help others who
are struggling
 Accept compromise
Recognize when to speak up with an idea
and when to compromise by blend ideas together

24. Clothing…Hygiene…Manners

25. Appearance
 Dress Code
This can be a safety issue as well as
a disregard for rules
Remember that you are a
representative of your
company; how you dress and
act can reflect on the company.

27. Implementation of dress code for faculty
Please keep in mind that your professional appearance is a key factor in
promoting a good image of YUC to our students and visitors. As such, the dress
code must be adhered to at all times and will be implemented by your HOD.
Absolutely no tight-fitting trousers, leggings, skinny jeans, jeans of any color,
sleeveless blouses, or bare shoulders are allowed. Faculty is expected to wear
long skirts, long dresses, or loose-fitting trousers which project a professional
image.
Note: Traditional wear is allowed as long as it is loose-fitting and appropriate. In
addition, attention to personal hygiene is appreciated.

28. Traits of a Winning Employee
 Dress Appropriately
Dress for Success!
Set your best foot forward
 Personal hygiene is
important too.

29.  Good manners
• Hand shake
• Demeanor
• Eye contact
Traits of a Winning Employee
Remember that the first
impression of who you are
can last a lifetime

30. BePositive! …YouCanDoIt!!

31.  Have a good attitude
Listen to suggestions
Be positive
Traits of a Winning Employee
 Accept responsibility for
ones work
If you make a mistake, admit it

32. Be optimistic… because…

33. MakeGoodUseof Your Time

34.  Do the work correctly
Quality and timelines are prized
Traits of a Winning Employee
 Get along with co-workers
Cooperation is the key
to productivity

35.  Take pride in your work
Do things the best you know how
Traits of a Winning Employee
 Help out whenever asked
Do “extras” without being asked

36. The togettingyour taskdoneontimeKEY

37.  Make an effort to improve
Learn ways to better yourself
Traits of a Winning Employee
 Time Management
Utilize time and resources to get
the most out of both

38. Written…Verbal …Visual

39.  Written Communications
Being able to correctly write
reports and memos
Traits of a Winning Employee
 Verbal Communications
Being able to communicate one on
one or to a group

40. Avoid Gossiping
as it
* Causes poor work
environment (morale)
* Lowers Productivity

41. WorkingTogether toAchieveMore

42.  Follow company rules and
policies
Learn and follow expectations
Traits of a Winning Employee
 Get along with co-workers
Cooperation is the key
to productivity
 Appreciate privileges and
don’t abuse them
Privileges are favors and benefits

43. BesensitivetoRacial and
Cultural Difference

44.  Work hard
Work to the best of your ability
Traits of a Winning Employee
 Carry out orders
Do what’s asked the first time
 Show respect
Accept and acknowledge an
individual’s talents and knowledge

49. Why People Lose Their
Jobs:
 They get laid off
Job loss not their fault
They get fired
Job lost because of their actions

50. Common Reasons Why
Employees are Fired
Reasons the Law upholds
as “just cause” for firing

51. Reasons Employees are Fired
Attendance
 Being late or absent from
work
Shows lack of responsibility
Can hinder productivity

52. Reasons Employees are Fired
Character
 Being dishonest
Trust, once lost, is hard to regain
 Being unreliable
Dependability is an employee asset

53. Reasons Employees are Fired
Team Work
 Bossing others around
Giving orders is the boss’s job
 Not carrying your weight
Not doing your part – relying on
others to do your job for you

54. Reasons Employees are Fired
Attitude
 Being troublemakers
Stirring up dissent among others
Causing arguments and problems
Being rude and using abusive
language
Inappropriate behavior is
inexcusable

55. Reasons Employees are Fired
Productivity
Failing to do the task properly
Costly errors hurt business
 Being careless
Can lead to accidents/profit loss
Being lazy
It’s a form of theft

57. Reasons Employees are Fired
Organizational Skills
 Loosing Tools & Materials
Unable to locate things
 Lack of Time Management
Not meeting deadlines
 Unprepared
Not ready for meetings or
presentations

58. Reasons Employees are Fired
Communication
 Failure to communicate
(written and/or verbal)
• Unable to properly express
ones thoughts and ideas
• Unable to interpret
instructions and directions

59. Reasons Employees are Fired
Cooperation
 Not getting along with others
Co-workers, boss, and/or
customers
 Failing to follow rules and
policies
Not following instructions
“Doing your own thing”

60. Reasons Employees are Fired
Respect
 Being disrespectful
Argumentative and confrontational
 Making fun of, harassing, or
discriminating against others

61.  Being dissatisfied all the time
You agreed to the work/pay/hours
Other Reasons Employees are Fired
 Not meeting the goals
 Incompetence
Lack of ability to perform
assigned tasks

63.  Correct your faults, move
forward
 Don’t repeat your mistakes,
learn from them
 Think positively about your
next job
Positive Actions to Take if You’re
Fired