Saturday, January 25, 2014

Good work habits, skills, and abilities!


It is very important for everyone in the workforce to have good work habits, skills, and abilities!
Some of these are :

Working safely

  • Working in a manner that prevents injury to self, and others
  • Reporting unsafe working conditions
  • Participating in health & safety training as required
  • Using and wearing all the required protective equipment, and devices
Teamwork
  • Working willingly with others
  • Showing respect for the ideas, and opinions of others
  • Taking responsibility for his / her load of the work
  • Contributing to the team's efforts via sharing information, resources, and expertise
Reliability
  • Being punctual
  • Following directions correctly
  • Giving attention to details
  • Using the time effectively, and getting the work done "on - time"
  • Working in accordance with the health & safety practices
Organization
  • Organizing work priorities when faced with many tasks
  • Devising, and following a thorough plan to complete the tasks
  • Revising the plan when it's necessary to complete tasks, or make improvements
Working independently
  • Accomplishing tasks independently
  • Independently selecting, evaluating, and using the appropriate tools, resources, and actions
  • Using prior knowledge, and experiences to correctly solve problems, and make good decisions
Initiative
  • Beginning, and completing tasks with little, or no prompting
  • Approaching new tasks with confidence, and a good attitude
  • Seeking proper assistance when it's necessary
Self - advocacy
  • Asking proper questions, and seeking clarification when it's necessary
  • Identifying, and making good use of resources & support
  • Being "proactive" to safeguard your individual rights and responsibilities
Customer service
  • Listening effectively to determine, and meet client's / customer's needs
  • Interacting positively with co - workers, clients, and customers
  • Aspiring to meet, and exceed client's / customer's expectations
  • Creating a good impression of the company, and organization
Entrepreneurship
  • Recognizing, and acting upon beneficial opportunities
  • Being persevering
  • Being innovative, and creative
  • Being versatile, and resourceful