SHS WORK IMMERSION

WORK ETHICS:
BEING A PROFESSIONAL
TOPICS
Professionalism
Definition of Work Ethics
Characteristics of Work Ethics
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PROFESSIONALISM
What Do We Mean When We Say,
“Act Like a Professional”?
 Professionalism isn’t just a set of
appearances–neatness, good grooming,
“shop talk” and the like.

Nor is it just technical skill; many technically

skilled people are not really professional.
Professionalism defined by who you are
(inner character), what you do(behavior
exhibited) and how others perceive you
(image projected).
To be a Professional needs a strong work
ethics
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WORK ETHICS
Work ethics are a set of standards and rules that are required
by an individual for satisfactory work performance.
Work ethics have two types:

1. Personal (i.e. Sincerity, respect for the job, regularity,

punctuality, seriousness)
2. Specific to a work situation – Keeping certain
information confidential – Maintaining cordial relation with
clients and agencies – Being prepared to take up new tasks
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CHARACTERISTICS OF
WORK ETHICS
Characteristics of work ethics
1. Attendance
2. Character
3. Team Work
4. Appearance
5. Attitude
6. Productivity
7. Organizational Skills
8. Communication Skills
9. Cooperation
10.Respect
ATTENDANCE
Attendance often have a large impact on
individual and team success. Absenteeism
can also profoundly impact job performance
and retention.
attendance
How to Maintain Good Attendance
• Make work a high priority
• Know your schedule
• Make use of an alarm clock
• Get enough sleep
• Arrange your transportation
• Inform your supervisor of an absence
character
• Loyalty
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Initiative
• Self-discipline
• Self-responsibility
Team work
• Respecting the rights of others
• Being a team worker
• Being cooperative
• Being assertive
• Displaying a customer service attitude
• Seeking opportunities for continuous learning
• Demonstrating mannerly behavior
• Respecting confidentiality
appearance
“A person makes their
first impression of
someone in three
seconds.”
• Dress Appropriately
• Personal hygiene
• Good manners
attitude
• Demonstrating a positive attitude
• Appearing self confident
• Having realistic expectations for self
productivity
• Following safety procedures
• Conserving materials
• Keeping the work area neat and clean
• Following directions properly
Organizational skills
Preparing for assignments at home
• Prioritize–whats most important?
• Set timetables–list what you have achieved and what is
still pending
• Spend time wisely
Communication skills
• Verbal or nonverbal must be clear
• To the point
• Empathetic
• We must always treat others as we would like others to
treat us
cooperation
• Developing good working relationships
• Following the chain of command
• Good at conflict management
• Being a good problem solver
respect
• Work to the best of your ability
• Do what’s asked the first time
• Accept and acknowledge an individuals talents and knowledge