Characteristics of Valuable Employees

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cooperation

Dependability

Desire to learn

More Characteristics…

Hard workInitiativeProblem solving skillsProfessionalismSelf disciplineTrustworthiness

Professional Job Etiquette

Attitude Abuse of job resources Cell phones at work Credit to others Email Gossip Greetings

Behavior

Matters

More Etiquette…

Humor Inappropriate behavior People skills Personal space Table manners Telephone Timelines

Appearance on the Job

“You can’t judge a book by its cover.”

…but many people do!

Effective Communication

Verbal

Non-verbal

Use Listening Skills

Worker Rights

Health & Safety

Wages & Work Hours

Harassment or Discrimination

Injuries

On the Job Activities

1. Characteristics of a Valuable Employee

2. Who Got it Right3. Dress Rehearsal4. Effective Communication on the

Job