Ten Behaviors That Will Get You Fired

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Ten Behaviors That Will Get You Fired

• Mrs. Hungerford, WBL Coordinator

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Behaviors Pre-Test

• True or False
• Its ok to make personal phone calls at work as
  long as you use your cell phone.
• You should not use work supplies for personal
  use.
• Once you have the job, you can dress pretty much
  any way youd like.
• You should plan to use all sick days since youre
  entitled to them.
• Harassment on the job is not tolerated.

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1. Poor Performance

• Failure to complete tasks on time
• Inadequate or sloppy work
• What can you do?
• Ensure you know expectations
• Ask for concrete measurements

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2. Bad Attitude

• Inability to get along with co-workers
• Making negative comments
• Bad-mouthing the boss
• What can you do?
• Work through problems
• Be optimistic about changes
• Discuss issues with co-workers/ manager

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3. Stealing

• Taking money or company property
• Using company supplies for personal use
• What can you do?
• Never borrow company property without
  permission
• Use company supplies for work purposes only

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4. Harassment

• Making threats to co-workers
• Making inappropriate sexual contact, jokes,
  innuendos
• What can you do?
• Avoid compromising situations
• Say no to any inappropriate words or actions
• Report inappropriate behavior

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5. Inappropriate Dress

• Showing too much skin
• Dressing for the beach or bedtime
• Tatoos and piercings
• What can you do?
• Dress as your manager or co-workers dress (dress
  for the job you want)
• Cover tatoos and piercings

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6. Excessive Absences

• More than 5 sick days per year
• Consistent Monday or Friday absences
• Using sick days as personal days
• What can you do?
• Take sick days for contagious illness
• Eat well, exercise, get enough sleep

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7. Misuse of Computer

• Surfing the Web
• Personal emails
• Online shopping
• What can you do?
• Use computer for work-related activity
• Use home computer for shopping, personal email

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8. Personal Phone Calls

• Taking personal calls during work time
• Calls from company phone or personal cell phone
• What can you do?
• Make plans/arrangements prior to work
• Make/take calls during break time using cell
  phone

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9. Late for work

• 5 minutes or more late for work
• Leaving work early without permission
• Frequently asking for late arrival/ early
  dismissal
• What can you do?
• Wake up earlier, leave for work earlier
• Call your manager if you must be late

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10. Lying on Resume or Application

• Embellishing accomplishments or skills
• Altering dates, key information
• Lying about education
• What can you do?
• Be completely honest about skills and
  accomplishments
• Research dates and key information

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Behaviors Post-Test

• Write a reason why each of these behaviors could
  get you fired
• Misuse of computer
• Personal phone calls
• Bad attitude
• Poor performance
• Stealing
• Inappropriate dress

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Behaviors Homework

• Part 1 Interview a relative or friend and
  ask... (write down your responses)
• What other behaviors could result in someone
  being fired?
• Do they have any stories to share about good or
  bad employee behavior?
• Part 2 Name 5 positive employee behaviors