Employers
hiring for any enterprise have one thing in common: they are looking for employees
who possess valuable characteristics and attributes because they are applicable
to any job in the world (Loretto, 2014). First, a strong work ethic means that
the employee knows how to work; the employer can be confident that the employee
is going to give an honest effort everyday with every assignment. Second, a
positive attitude, demonstrated in the workplace, ensures that the employee who
possesses the positive attitude and all his/her co-workers do their best work.
Dictionary.com
defines work ethic as “a belief in the moral benefit and
importance of work and its inherent ability to strengthen character.” Every
employer is looking for employees who have strong character. Work ethic is crucial
in the workplace because it’s the attribute by which all work gets completed;
hard workers gain instant trust from their employers because they know how to
work and don’t waste valuable company time on personal matters (Loretto, 2014).
A
positive attitude is a crucial characteristic in the workplace because it
breeds happiness and success for coworkers. When one employee has a positive
attitude, it spreads like a wildfire and helps his/her co-workers work happier
and handle difficult arising issues (“What do,” 2014). Employers can be sure
that when their employees have a positive attitude, they are doing their best
work. Customers love dealing with businesses that have happy, positive workers.
Professional
attributes and characteristics are vital in the workplace because they are
applicable to every job. Strong work ethic is essential so that assignments can
be completed. Positive attitudes help keep a happy, efficient atmosphere in the
workplace. Every employee needs to posses these attributes in order to
experience success in his/her given field.
References
Loretto, P. (2014). The Top 10 Work Values Employers Look For
[Supplemental material]. About.com. Retrieved from
http://internships.about.com/od/internshipsuccess/a/workvalues.htm
What do employers want from their employees? (2014). America’s Job Exchange. Retrieved from http://www.americasjobexchange.com/career-advice/what-employers-want
work ethic. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged. Retrieved March 06, 2014, from
Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/work ethic
