5 steps on improving your work ethic. Step 1 Be on time to work. Anticipate delays, such as heavy traffic, trains and construction detours. Allow extra time to take care of any tasks you usually do on your way to work, such as dropping off children at day care, picking up coffee or buying gas. Arrive at work with enough time to check in and get to your work area before your ay begins. Likewise, be on time for work-related appointments. Inform your employer when you expect to be absent. Step 2 Be dependable. If you have promised to complete a project by the end of the day, finish it and turn it in before the end of your work shift. If it becomes impossible to complete a task in the time promised, notify your supervisor immediately of the reason for the delay and set a new deadline that you can reasonably keep. Step 3 Be a productive team member. Do the tasks assigned to you. If you aren’t sure how to complete a task, ask for help and be attentive to the instructions so you can do the task independently the next time. Show initiative by volunteering to take on tasks that need to be done, rather than waiting to be asked. Demonstrate a positive, problem-solving, helpful attitude. Be willing to adapt to changes, too, which may occur in work methods, schedules and organizational structures within a company. Step 4 Set a standard of excellence for yourself. Pay attention to details and safety standards. Strive to do your job to the best of your ability. . Practice good communication skills by speaking clearly and maintaining eye contact. Listen carefully to comments made in your performance reviews and ask your supervisor whether there are areas you can improve. Make a deliberate effort to work on the specific areas your supervisor mentions. Step 5 Be respectful of time and resources on the job. Don’t use shop time to make personal phone calls or emails. Save personal chats with co-workers for lunch breaks. Stay focused on your job.
Posted on: Fri, 30 May 2014 13:16:23 +0000
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