STRONG WORK ETHIC AS A TRAIT/CHARACTERISTIC

I. PRACTICES
1. Always Behaves Professionally

Professionalism is something observed from the moment an employee walks in the office door to when
he leaves. He is professionally dressed with clean, pressed clothes. He arrives a few minutes early to
settle in and get his coffee, so that he will be ready to start his shift on time. He is courteous to other
employees and doesn't take random breaks or change lunch schedules without authorization. He
understands his job and is prepared to do it. Work ethics set the tone to develop the habits needed to
be professional and consistent all day long.

2. Organization and High Productivity

Employees with strong work ethics tend to follow or develop daily tasks. These are often ordered and
organized so that she knows she is able to devote the required time to any one task. She might organize
her day in blocks.

For example, the first two hours might be to respond to customer calls and new orders. Then, the next
two hours might be devoted to sales calls. She could then use the afternoon to prepare new proposals
and do administrative work that is required, so her desk is cleared before she leaves for the night.
Having a routine and being organized increases productivity. Employees with this trait simply get more
done.

3. Teamwork and Cooperation

Part of having a strong work ethic is understanding that you are part of a bigger team and that everyone
has a role. This understanding foster teamwork and cooperation to ensure that everyone is getting the
right information to properly do their jobs. And since those with strong work ethics tend to be more
productive and efficient with their time, it frees up time to help others to get more done.

The person with a strong work ethic isn't looking at what he needs to get done; he is looking at what
needs to get done for the company to succeed. He is a team player.

4. Determined to Succeed

Those with a strong work ethic have an internal motivation to succeed. They will happily take money
and reward incentives. But beyond that, a manager will see a determination to succeed in everything
the employee does. It could be a simple computer issue that is causing frustration. An employee with a
strong work ethic won't wait for someone else to deal with the problem. He will call the right resources,
search online for remedies and work the problem until it is resolved. This determination to success
permeates everything an employee with a strong work ethic does.
5. Consistent and High-Quality Work

Because of proper scheduling, a determination to succeed and a high standard of professionalism, the
work produced by an employee with a strong work ethic is good. Not only is work presented in a neat an
professional manner, but it often goes above and beyond what was required initially.

For example, you might ask an employee to fold the new inventory of sweaters. Someone with a strong
work ethic not only folds them but organizes them by size or color and asks what is needed next. She
will clean the area where they are to be displayed so everything is orderly and neat for customers to
view.

Reference: https://smallbusiness.chron.com/5-factors-demonstrate-strong-work-ethic-15976.html