Behavior & Work Ethics Assessments

1. Behavior & Work Ethics Assessments By: Barbara Mackessy Georgia CTAE Resource Network

2. How would you rate your own behavior? How would you rate your work ethics?

3. Studies show that students who can project themselves into the future and understand the consequences of their actions today are far less likely to drop out of school (high school or college), become a teen parent, or abuse drugs. (Dropout Prevention) Important for Dropout Prevention

4. start thinking about their futures. STUDENTS SHOULD

5. Community Development Coordinator—“Everyone is going to need to work, education is the number one priority.” “They need community involvement, computer skills, be able to research on the internet and email.”

6. Behavior is actions resulting from your attitude, personality and environment. • Work Ethics is a combination of values, personality, attitude and pride in work. • Including but not limited to honesty, pride, purpose, feelings, vision, teamwork, character, productivity, appearance and communication.

7. A human resource director said “Workforce development with work ethics and talent management is critical for the company to stay in business.”

8. Very important! Tools may or may not be provided on the job but… Appropriate behavior is a job requirement along with good work ethics in all occupations.

9. Word Wall By the end of this unit you should have a good understanding of the importance of these words in relation to your future career. Character Cooperation Behaviors Appearance Pride Organizational Skills Productivity Work Ethics Respect Communication Attendance Attitude Acceptable Teamwork

10. your set of values honesty accountability choosing right versus wrong doing acceptable versus unacceptable being on-board versus under the table what you do when no one is looking how you feel about your job how you do that job or responsibilities attitude behavior respect communication, and interaction cooperation with others Ethics Include:

11. Work Ethics • Work ethics include many characteristics but can be summed up with your fundamental set of values. • Ideally, the better your work ethics the better your work position. • Will your work ethics guide you in a given situation?

12. Key to Success Good work ethics are required for a successful future!

13. Work Ethic Involves: • honesty (not lying, stealing, or cheating) • doing a job well • having pride • valuing what you do • showing people who you really are • having sense of purpose and feeling • being a part of a greater vision or plan is vital • What will you do when no one is watching?

14. The Number 1 priority of Georgia’s employers for their employees is to improve the work ethics of present and future employees. • Employers are expressing concern that a strong work ethic is increasingly difficult to find among employees and job applicants. • Two statewide surveys of Georgia employers also identified interpersonal skills and positive attitudes toward work as among the most important qualifications in hiring workers (Occupational Research Group, 1996, 1997).

15. What can we do? How can we assess work ethics in school?

16. The U.S. Department of Laborestimates that 80 percent of workers who lose their jobs do so not because of lack of occupational skills, but because of poor work ethics. • The magnitude of this issue mandates immediate attention.

17. Some parents may say, “My child doesn’t need to worry about work ethics…he/she’s going to college!”

18. Everybody needs work ethics—no matter what!

19. “We are seeing an epidemic of work-life unreadiness, kids in their early twenties who can’t figure out who they are or what they need to be doing with their lives...” • Dr. Mel Levine on the Today Show, January 25, 2005 • Author, Ready or Not, Here Life Comes

20. Meet theTwixters!Young adults that live off their parents and bounce from job to job. - Time magazine, January 24, 2005

21. The key to impacting students: How do we help ALL students recognize the value of good work ethics?

22. What is the NEED for Work Ethics? Competent, creative individuals are a key resource for economic survival of our country!

23. At this time you have already rated your own Work Ethics • The technical colleges in Georgia give a work ethics grade along with the academic grade in every course. • That work ethics grade is based on the items that you had on your work ethics assessment. • What would your work ethics grade be at this point in time? • You are now to turn in your improvement plans hopefully you will start to work on those plans immediately.

24. According to Georgia Technical Colleges, business and industry leaders have identified essential work ethics that should be taught and practiced in order to develop a viable and effective workforce. • Attendance • Teamwork • Attitude • Organizational Skills • Cooperation • Character • Appearance • Productivity • Communication • Respect

25. What would your responsibility score be today? What changes do you need to make?

26. Work Ethics • How one feels about his/her career. • How one does his/her job or responsibilities. • Involves attitudes, behaviors, respect, communication and interactions. • Involves characteristics such as honesty and accountability • Demonstrates many things about whom and how a person is. • We should not only want to do, but desire to do the proper (right) thing in a given situation.

27. Why Teach Work Ethics? • Students who begin employment with positive work ethic skills will enhance their value as employees.• Employers desire and acquire employees with desirable work habits.

28. Work ethics is a major problem, we need people to come to work every day on time. “Work ethics is a challenge for students coming out of school today”. Some companies offer a tuition reimbursement at 100% for A’s in a post secondary institution. A retail sales manager- “Why young people fail today – lack of work ethics”

29. A department manager said “the students lack work ethic skills – they can’t handle the freedom”.

30. “With a positive attitude, I can teach you everything you need to know about this company.” What type of attitude do you have?

31. Quotes • Manager’s statement: “With a positive attitude, I can teach you everything you need to know about this company.” What type of attitude do you have? • Manager’s statement: “There are three important things that an employee needs when they walk through the door—attitude, attitude and attitude, they can learn the rest”.

32. Actually listen Don’t talk Don’t interrupt Ask questions Stay on task Stay focused Take notes Make list of task Tune out distractions Move away from distractions Be specific Be alert Think – how to do this Use prior knowledge Concentrate Maintain eye contact Double check when finished Paraphrase the instructions Check for understanding Don’t be disruptive Know where you can get help Read and then re-read instructions Understanding and Following Directions

33. Tour guide said “applicants need to know that they may be working on five or six rush jobs with deadlines all at once. They must be able to multitask and deliver the products on time.” “They must know how to follow directions on their own.”

34. Everything has a place and everything is in its place. Part of following directions is being organized.

35. Be organized Think ahead Have a schedule Do what you say Make sure you are on time Take responsibility Learn to say No Don’t gossip Don’t spread rumors Stay on task Actually listen to others Take notes Make list Leave messages Use agenda daily Keep a year long calendar Don’t expect others to do your work Double check items, events Set a good example Be a positive role model Correct negative habits Return things you borrow Notify people of time changes Bring all materials Have integrity Have hope Good self-esteem Acceptable behaviors Be loyal Responsible Don’t depend on others all the time Become independent Help others Keep the secret Don’t double book events Positive attitude Excused absences only Dependability

36. Each new mechanic is issued a set of numbered tools. These tools are inspected at the end of every job and every shift. If a tool is lost the job must be re-inspected. If that tool is still not found the shift shuts down and inspects three more times. Some places on the plane will be x-rayed to make sure the tool is not there. A lost tool could cause the plane to malfunction and not be able to land.

37. Be able to work alone, with a mechanical aptitude! You must fix you own problems and be efficient.

38. Be the best you can be Always try Go the extra mile Look for things to do Be independent Have a good attitude Do it right the first time Check and recheck Complete tasks Don’t procrastinate Help others Don’t waste time Make it a daily habit of going beyond the regular Do more than the routine work Do things without people having to urge you Always look for ways to improve Try to be the best Ask for extra Ask for help when needed Forget the “L” word “Lazy” Keep an eye for something new to do Always have plan Have a mission Set goals Make lists of things to do Don’t waste time No long breaks Be resourceful Look for tasks to do Look for new things to learn Look for ways to do a better job Initiative

39. To be a part of this company, the “future employees must have self determination and the motivation to move ahead.” Do you have the skills to enter this board room in the future?

40. Develop new hobby Read for pleasure Develop your interest Show desire to learn Volunteer Think “I Can” Positive attitude Ask for more work Do extra credit Do all assigned work on time Pay attention Dependable Meets challenges Makes adjustments Excused absences only Never tardy Acceptable behaviors Study Smile Positive attitude Share new ideas Make plans Set goals Reward yourself for you accomplishments Don’t hesitate to ask questions Be industrious Concentrate Don’t waste time Don’t wait for reminders to do a task Make a good first impression Eagerness to Learn

41. Manager said he “was shocked as to how many applicants there are for so few positions.”

42. General manager said “The more you know, the more you make”. “It’s easy to learn with the right attitude”.

43. A manager said “I don’t always look for four year degrees but the applicants must have computer skills. The biggest thing I look for is communication skills, both oral and written. I check their email messages and voice mail messages. They must use correct grammar.”

44. Owner stated, “Students need more math skills when they enter the workforce.”

45. “I would like to see someone who uses their minds.” “Any advance schooling helps them use their minds”.

46. “We don’t have time to hold people’s hand anymore, it’s just the global economy we live in.” Director of Human Resources

47. Management is “very disillusioned with math skills, work ethics, and technical skills of applicants today.”

48. Manager of Credit Analysis“Must be well balanced, know numbers, have people skills, and a college graduate.” He suggest that students “take drama classes, join the debate and golf team in high school to be successful as a future business leader.”

49. The employees must know how to do research and relate to everyday situations. They must have computer skills, public speaking skills, letter writing skills, and be able to speak and write clearly.

50. Internal process should be in place so they cut the number of resumes. They are flooded with resumes. “Can not have misspelled words; must have analytical abilities; must have Microsoft Office computer skills, must be able to create spreadsheets, analysis, sort and manipulate data on multiple sheets.” “Must have the ability to perform in a sales environment; demonstrate leadership skills through organization, clubs or church.”