Employers look for it, productivity depends on it, satisfaction results from it, and career advancement is the direct consequence. What is it? An excellent work ethic!
I have observed that people with a strong work ethic live by a set of values that direct their behavior at work, enabling them to consistently produce high-quality work without the prodding that some people need to stay on course.
What is a work ethic?
The way I see it, a strong work ethic is a commitment to one’s career and a strong will to succeed. People with a solid work ethic place a high value on their professional performance. They exhibit moral and work-related qualities that make them outstanding professionals in any position and organization.
Work ethic is a person’s commitment to self-discipline and commitment to the daily grind. It includes things like showing up for work on time, meeting deadlines, and paying attention to the process while also keeping in mind the result – gaining a client’s business, or evolving as a person.
Employers in every industry put greater emphasis on people with a strong work ethic. Having a strong work ethic and demonstrating those values can not only improve your employability but put you in a better position rise in a role faster because everyone prefers employees who are dependable, devoted, and disciplined.
Ingredients of a strong work ethic:
It’s always hard to arrive at a final list of anything, let alone qualities of good professional people. But I thought hard about what have admired about various colleagues and associates over the years and the following emerge as key components of a solid work ethic.
- Reliability
- Dedication
- Discipline
- Productivity
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Responsibility
- Professionalism
Think about it. Who doesn’t wish to have employees who are self-motivated to meet deadlines and quality standards for the task assigned and be willing to go above and beyond to complete projects on time?
A strong work ethic forges a trusting relationship between the staff and the company, as well between a business and their clients. I guess we’d all do well to remember this, every day.