Imagine you are an employer of a company.

There
are two applicants left after previous screenings. But
you need only one to fill in the vacant position. Whom
are you going to choose? Is it the applicant with very
good credentials besides being an honor graduate,
but during the interview, he appears to be arrogant
as seen on his ways or actions; or is it the other
applicant who is just an ordinary graduate but seems
to be humble and sincere as what is projected in the
interview?
It is a group of moral principles,
standards of behavior, or set of
values regarding proper
conduct in the workplace.
1. Noncompliance with the rules and regulations
2. Harassment to fellow employees
3. Theft or stealing
4. Utterance of offensive language
5. Negligence of the responsibility
6. Troublemakers or frequent cause of conflict
7. Grievous offenses
A. Be on time or 10-15 minutes before the time.
B. Don’t abuse leave time.
C. Avoid absences without valid and important reasons.
A. Honesty
An honest employee fosters good reputation to an organization. So be
honest by telling the truth at all times and never attempt stealing nor theft, just like a
tricycle driver who returned the lost money and gadget to the owner.
Never lie on your:
-application
-time sheet
-expense statements

Never cheat a:
- Customer
- -associate
- -employer
B. Punctuality.
You need to submit your work early or on time.
Always come to your work 15 minutes before the time.
C. Integrity and Loyalty
Never disclose nor reveal nor share confidential matters. You
must be trustworthy so that people will rely and trust you.
D. Teamwork.
Be a good team player with your colleagues in a workplace.
Always help one another to achieve more.
E. Initiative
People with initiative see a job rhat needs to be done and do it!
Beyond the –”call of duty”

When employees have initiative they are wiling to see that work
gets done. People with initiative are;
- Motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Industrious
- Hard working
 F. Productivity
You have to accomplish more
within the stipulated or
specified time. Never use your
time for doing nonsense things
like chatting, gossiping, texting,
etc.
 G. Appearance
Appearnce deals with every aspect of how we perceive an
individual. In an instant, we form opinions about a person based on:
- Appearance
- Smell
- cleanliness
- Mannerisms
Depending on career, acceptable appearance will vary.
Regardless of the job, there is no excuse for not being groomed
correctly.
 H. Reliability.
It is a quality of being able to be trusted or believed
because of working or behaving well. Your employer trusts
you that you can do your own work without so much
supervision. You can also be asked for help at times your
employer and your co-worker.
 I. Commitment to Excellence
You do not only work just for compliance but you work hard
to produce the best output or best quality.
 J. Professionalism.
It is more than just how you look but it’s a way of speaking, behaving and even
thinking that helps a person to be successful in the workplace. You must know
how to follow all workplace rules. You also know how to admit if you made a
mistake and learn from it. Ask for help if you’re not sure how to handle a
situation. Language is an important aspect of communication whether you are
talking with a co-worker in the privacy of your own office or to a customer.
Practice using language that is appropriate for the workplace in your everyday
conversations so that you get into the habit of sounding professional. Lastly,
always dress up appropriately.
 K. Attitude.
Many always look for an employee with right attitude. To be a better
employee, you must listen to suggestions. Be positive on different
challenges. You also accept responsibility entrusted to you and admit
your own mistakes if ever you commit one. Respect everyone in the
workplace. Respect begets respect.
L. Cooperation.
So how do you demonstrate your
cooperation in a workplace? You’re
right...You know how to follow rules and
regulations of the workplace. You also
know how to get along with others.
Besides, you also show appreciation of
the privileges and never abuse them.
• In today’s competitive and modern business world, it is highly essential to
adhere with professional appearance and grooming for the workplace.
You need to keep in mind the following basic guidelines for good grooming
in the workplace:
• Wear business suits in basic colors.
1. Always be neat and clean including your teeth, fingernails, face, hair and
even your shoes.
2. Keep your pockets empty and as much as possible avoid tinkling coins
or keys and bulges.
3. Avoid eating candies, smoking cigarettes and chewing gum when you
are inside the office.
4. Use portfolio case or light briefcase when carrying important
documents with you instead of compiling these documents in
folders and carrying these between your armpits.
5. As much as possible get rid of tattoos and body piercings for
these will just make you look untidy and unprofessional.
6. Wear light perfume/cologne and minimize using lots of
jewelries.