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Common Excuses
Dont let the excuses listed below lead you to actions that can cause you to lose your job, harm or potentially endanger others, because you believe: Everyone else does it Theyll never miss it Nobody will care The boss does it No one will know I dont have time to do it right Thats close enough Some rules were meant to be broken Its not my job
These, and scores of behaviors like them, reflect who you are and what you stand for. When it comes to ethics and integrity, everything is important - including (and especially) the small stuff.
Discretionary Areas
They are those situations or aspects of your job where you can freely move within set boundaries: Compromise Bargain Make deals
Non-Discretionary Areas
These areas are topics or situations with very:
Universal Norms
There are several universal areas where zero tolerance for ethical violations is for all organizations. These universally accepted norms include: Laws and regulations
Most public and employee safety rules are created because injuries occurred or are because of obvious danger.
Business is based on trust and truthfulness. If records and statements are not accurate, trust is lost.
You need to figure out what is ethical in your own mind because it is essential.
Doing the right thing is not always easy, but it is always right. It is essential for long-term success in all aspects of your life. Keep in mind that acting ethically is not something that you switch on and off. It is a part of everything that you do all the time.
I Statements
On the next slides, review some I statements that will help you describe your feelings on things that are unethical; and do not accuse the other person of being less than ethical.
Higher Authority
You can consult with whomever you think is a high authority on ethical matters. If you dont have someone to turn to review the words of wisdom from some well-known individuals: Keep true, never be ashamed of doing right, decide on what you think is right and stick to it. George Eliot
If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything. Multiple Sources
To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice. Confucius
Honesty is the cornerstone of all success, without which confidence and ability to perform cease to exist. Mary Kay Ash
It is not who is right, but what is right, that is of importance. Thomas H. Huxley
Whenever you are unsure if an action is appropriate or not, ask a proper authority such as your boss, a senior manager, a mentor, the owner, someone in human resources or the legal department. Keep asking until you get an answer.
If you are not sure who to ask, then ask whom you should ask.
If not, you may have to re-think your decision before you take action.
Maintain Integrity
Take personal responsibility for integrity. Guessing about ethical issues isnt good enough in todays world. You need to hold yourself personally responsible for knowing and following all the company policies and guidelines that apply to your job. Read any polices you are sent, and complete all trainings youre assigned. Your company has established structures that are designed to protect the company and its employees for the risk of an ethical or legal violation. You need to make the commitment to do what is right 24/7.
It may seem misplaced to discuss worklife balance in a presentation on ethics. However, there are times that where your work ethics may or will clash with your life ethics.
You need to learn how to manage your time wisely among different projects or tasks when youre at work.
This holds true for your personal life, your time should be wisely used to give time to your family, friends, community, self and spirit.
Take a Breather
Being exhausted and/or over-worked can cause many aspects of your life to fall apart.
Basically, when you dont have down time you become a liability and cannot benefit anyone at work or home.
The time you spend away from the other meaningful relationships in your life is time you can never get back.
Excuse #2: I Need to Work More to Make What I Did Last Year
Many of the recently downsized are taking lower-paying jobs because that is all available. Some are even taking on second jobs and still not making what they did a year ago Is it better to live the way you are use to or accustomed or to live within the means you are presently in? Meaning, it is one thing to work 80 or more hours to pay the mortgage and put food on your table; and it is another to work for expensive things you dont have enough time and energy to enjoy. You should instead, shift your priorities so that you are able to spend more time with family and friends, exercise, volunteer, or even just relax.
There is a time to work and a time to leave work behind. A good employee leaves time to do both.
Bruce Weinstein, PhD
Having ethics is essential to establishing strong values, but it is even more important, to live the values, from family and faith, to sports and politics, to our jobs and our communities we all need to learn to "Walk the Talk".
Ethics Everyday
We all share the responsibility for creating the ethical world around us everyday by projecting either happiness or misery on everyone. We can choose to project either hope or despair... We have a choice about what we are going to project, and in that choice we help create the world that is.
Thank you for participating in this Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance E-course.