Workplace Values

Wendy Villone

Workplace Values

• What workplace values do you want?

• What workplace values does your employer want?

Values that you want?

• Create a list with two areas as your focus point. One area is personal values and the other is professional values.

• List your values under one of the above areas. (personal or professional)

• Think about your values when listing them. Could they be reflected by a requirement that your employer is also looking for. How similar are our needs?

Categorize

P e rso n a l P ro fe ss io n a l

V a lu es

Ideas of Personal and Professional Values that I would want to be meet by an employer.

• Personal Values

– Flexible Work Schedule– Friendly Work Environment

Ideas of Personal Values

• Personal Values

– Respect and Recognition is present– A level of social interaction with co-

workers

Ideas of Personal Values

• Personal Values

– Exciting environment– Order and structure

Ideas of Personal Values

• Personal Values

– Comfortable environment– Parking and building is comfortable to

access

Ideas of Personal Values

• Personal Values

– Boss is a person you can trust and respect

Ideas of Professional Values

• Professional Values

– Pay for Continuing Education– Pay raises are fair

Ideas of Professional Values

• Professional Values

– Clear advancement path– Fairness with staff and promotions

Ideas of Professional Values

• Professional Values

– Respected for opinions– Use of new technology and

applications

Ideas of Professional Values

• Professional Values

– Training for new technology and applications

– Recognized for years of service – loyalty and dependability

Ideas of Professional Values

• Professional Values

– Teamwork and work group projects

What Values the Employer is looking for?

• Production smooth running company that

is profitable and successful.

• Happy Employees employees that are

proud to do their jobs.

Employer Values

• Production

– Products and Service are excellent– Customers are happy

Employer Values

• Production

– Company can expand or stay the same – no layoffs

– Products or end products coming out of the company are quality.

Employer Values

• Happy Employees

– Employees are individuals who perform their jobs with pride

– Employees are motivated and dependable

Employer Values

• Happy Employees

– Employees are ethical – “golden rule”– Employees are committed

Employer Values

• Happy Employees

– Employees believe in the company and each other.

– Employees can be trusted

Values should be discussed

• You should discuss your values with your employer – what they do not know could hurt you!