discusses applied work ethics in the new normal; government work ethics; accountability for good governance; general work ethics; characteristics of praise-worthy employees; pillars of work ethics development; universal ethics; the golden rule; work from home

1. APPLIED WORK ETHICS IN THE
NEW NORMAL
Juan Martin Guasch

3. Let us make a review:
Ethics Morality Values Norms Etiquette
The Greek word Ethos Latin moralis Halaga pamantayan
Magandang asal; magandang
kaugalian
Custom, habit, character or
disposition
Principles concerning the
distinction between right and
wrong or good and bad
behaviour
The regard that something is
held to deserve, the
importance, worth or
usefulness of something
Something that is usual,
typical or standard
The customary code of polite
behaviour in society or
among members of a
profession or group
Ethics is concerned with
what is good for individuals
and society
A particular system of values
and principles of conduct,
especially one held by
specified person or society
Estimate the monetary worth
of something
A standard or pattern,
especially social behaviour
that is typical or expected of
a group
Describes the requirements
of behaviours according to
the conventions of society
How to live a good life
Our rights and
responsibilities
The language of right and
wrong
Moral decisions what is good
and bad
The extent to which an
action is right or wrong
Consider someone or
something is important or
beneficial

6. Republic of the Philippines, Civil Service Commission
GOVERNMENT WORK ETHICS
• ETHICS
• In the context of Philippine government, the highest standards of ethics are
embodied in Republic Act No. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical
Standards for Public Officials and Employees. RA 6713 also bears the eight
(8) norms of conduct – commitment to public interest, professionalism,
justness and sincerity, political neutrality, responsiveness to the public,
nationalism and patriotism, commitment to democracy, and simple living.
These norms of conduct govern the principle of ethics for the lingkod
bayani who works in an environment where corruption thrives. The same
norms promote the idea that even in the smallest of matters, a lingkod
bayani should be able to withstand temptation, reject mediocrity, and
protect his or her integrity.

7. •INTEGRITY
•Integrity, also known as moral uprightness and strong
adherence to honesty and fairness, is closely linked to
ethics. Integrity also refers to wholeness and completeness.
This is an important definition and well worth thinking over.
We hear expressions such as “the integrity of the exam” or
the “the integrity of the document”, which means
something remains untainted, and was not tampered with
or altered. When a person commits something unethical, in
a sense he or she also loses his or her wholeness. There is
damage already done to a person’s character.

8. • ACCOUNTABILITY FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE
• We always hear the phrase “public office is a public trust”. Ang ibig
sabihin nito, may pananagutan tayo sa taumbayan. Lahat ng ginagawa
natin, ginagastos natin, isinasa-katuparan natin ay pananagutan natin
sa taumbayan. Sabi nga sa Panunumpa ng Lingkod Bayan: “Ang bawat
sandali ay ituturing kong gintong butil na gagawin kong kapaki-
pakinabang. Lagi kong isasaalang-alang ang interes ng nakararami
bago ang sarili kong kapakanan.”
• Working in government is different because we are not only looking
out for ourselves or for our organization. Our focus is delivering
services for the benefit of our main clientele—the Filipino people. We
are primarily here to serve, and not to be served.

9. 2
GENERAL
WORK ETHICS

11. What
is
Work
Ethic?
Work Ethic is a set of standards of
behaviour and beliefs regarding what
is and isn’t acceptable to do at work
Work Ethic can be strong (good) or poor (bad). It
depends on personal views of employees, their
motivation, and overall company culture
A Strong Work Ethic is an attitude, an employer
applies to their work that indicates a high level
of passion for the work they do!
A Bad Work Ethic is an attitude that an employee
demonstrates that shows a lack of ambition and
professionalism in the workplace

12. Let us watch this video on
General Work Ethics

14. Characteristics of Praise-Worthy Employees
Reliability
Dedication
Productivity
Cooperation Integrity
Responsibility
Professionalism
Discipline

15. Reliability
Employees with a strong work ethic are very
reliable. You can expect these individuals to be on
time for shifts and meetings. They meet their
deadlines and offer quality work. A reliable co-
worker makes an excellent teammate because
they contribute fairly to projects.

16. Dedication
Part of a good work ethic is commitment and
dedication to the job. They know how to focus on
tasks without being distracted. These employees
usually work until they finish their duties. They
stay with one company for long periods of time.

17. Discipline
is an essential part of showing a good work ethic.
Highly disciplined employees show determination
and commitment to the job. They strive to meet
or exceed expectations and seek opportunities to
learn new skills and improve their performance

18. Productivity
A strong work ethic translates to outstanding
productivity. Productive employees often
have a higher output than their counterparts.
They complete projects early and do more
than the minimum requirements.

19. Cooperation
A good work ethic is something that
employees often spread to those around
them by cooperating willingly on projects.
They show good teamwork and readily assist
others when needed

20. Integrity
Professional integrity means holding oneself
to high moral principles. Those with a strong
work ethic also have outstanding integrity.
They’re honest, polite and fair to others.

21. Responsibility
Demonstrating strong work ethic requires a keen
sense of responsibility. Those who are ethical and
responsible hold themselves accountable for their
actions. They will accept the blame for errors
they’ve contributed to and proactively work to fix
these issues.

22. Professionalism
Employees with a good work ethic almost always
maintain their professionalism. They exhibit a
professional attitude clear in the way they dress,
speak and carry themselves. They’re respectful,
focused, organized and neat.

23. Ways to Demonstrate Work Ethics
Put away things that might distract from your work, such as your cell phone
Ask trusted colleagues or mentors to help you identify areas for improvement
and set SMART goals
Spend your time wisely on tasks that align with your goals and prioritize tasks
by impact
Organize your notes, email inbox, and workspaces for increased focus,
motivation and time management

24. Ways to Demonstrate Work Ethics
Take breaks throughout the day and practice a healthy work/life balance to
avoid burnout
Identify aspects of your work that motivate you such as tasks, goals or
colleagues
Practice time management to complete quality, on-time work and to be more
present during meetings

25. Some types of workplace ethics
• Business ethics, which includes issues surrounding contractual agreements,
advertising practices, and product quality.
• Employer ethics, which encompasses hiring practices, fair treatment of
employees, and development of employee guidelines.
• Sexual harassment ethics, which includes issues stemming from unwanted
sexual advances and discrimination based on gender.
• Diversity ethics, which involves situations related to race, religion, and cultural
differences.

26. Bad Work ethic?
• Poor attendance, including repeated absences, leisurely lunches, and
early departures
• Procrastination, or continually waiting until the last minute to begin
an important project or complete a task
• Wasting time, or spending excessive time engaging in office gossip,
surfing the internet, or tending to personal issues
• Refusal to participate in work activities or to engage with fellow team
members

27. 15 Pillars of Work Ethics Development
1. Define expectation with measurable Key
Performance Indicator
2. Nurture a smooth communication
3. Don’t compromise with quality
4. Listen to what your heart says
5. Don’t see the results only, encourage the
honest process

28. 15 Pillars of Work Ethics Development
6. Set discipline measures and maintain
7. Show your positivity always
8. Implement quality and standard
9. Grow empowerment and leadership
10. Justify the evaluation process

29. 15 Pillars of Work Ethics Development
11. Fix achievable targets and deadline
12. Motivate the bottom line with the recognition
13. Change yourself and the down line
14. Find the meaning of life
15. Enforce a chain of command

30. 3
UNIVERSAL
ETHICS

31. UNIVERSAL ETHICS
5 Rules To Make an Ethical Decision
(1) Golden Rule
(2) Universalizability
(3) Religious Values
(4) Public Benefit
(5) Say It

32. Let us watch this video about
The Golden Rule

34. Love your neighbor as you love yourself
Vayikra (Judaism)
A state that is not pleasing or delightful to me….how
could I inflict upon another
Samyutta Nikaya (Buddhism)
Love your neighbor as you love yourself
Vayikra (Judaism)
None of you has faith until he loves for his brother
what he loves for himself
An-nawawi’s Forty Hadith (Islam)
Precious like jewels are the minds of all. To hurt them
is not at all good. If thou desirest thy beloved, then
hurt thou not anyone’s heart
Guru Granth Sahib (Sikhism)
Do to others as you would have them do to you
The Gospel of Luke (Christianity)
What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others
Confucius, Analects (Confucianism)
Regard your neighbor’s gain as your own gain, and
your neighbor’s loss as your own loss
T’ai Shang Kan Ying P’ien (Taoism)
One should never do that to another which one
regards as injurious to one’s own self
Brihaspati, Mahabharata (Hinduism)

35. Let us watch this video on
Universalizability

37. What is the concept of universalizability?
According to Immanuel Kant
The principle of universalizability is a form of a
moral test that invites us to imagine a world in
which any proposed action is also adopted by
everyone else.

38. Religious values

39. Doing what is right and
Doing what is good!

42. Can you give me one of the seven virtues?

44. Public Benefit

45. Say It!

47. 1. Procrastination
2. Email
3. Attitude problem (Negativity/Toxicity)
4. Socialising
5. Politicking and gossiping
6. Jokes
7. Punctuality
8. Work-from-home
9. Personal life comes first (irresponsibility)
10. Dressing unprofessionally

48. How to Improve Work Ethics
(1) Start with your body – treat it right
(2) Eliminate as many distractions as possible
(3) Measure your ethic against others
(4) Set your own standard of excellence
(5) Be dependable
(6) Work a flexible day
(7) Start your day strong and get to work on time
(8) Don’t let mistakes ruin your progress
(9) Don’t let progress ruin you!

50. PROS & CON FOR WFH
PROS CON
FLEXIBILITY LOST CONNECTIVITY
FREEDOM COMPROMISE ON QUALITY
PERSONAL GROWTH BALANCE CONFUSION
BETTER WORK-LIFE BALANCE OVERTIME
SELF MOTIVATION
RESOURCE SAVING

51. Work From Home Policy
1) DEFINE WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO WORK FROM HOME
2) ESTABLISH AN APPROVAL PROCESS
3) SET REGULAR WORKING HOURS
4) PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON TIMEKEEPING FOR HOURLY EMPLOYEES
5) CREATE ATTENDANCE AND AVAILABILITY STANDARDS
6) STREAMLINE COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS
7) PROVIDE IT SUPPORT
8) MAINTAIN SECURITY STANDARDS (encrypted Virtual Private Network: VPN)
9) CONTINUE INTERNAL COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS
10) MAINTAIN A CONNECTION TO YOUR CULTURE
11) GATHER FEEDBACK AND ITERATE
12) WILL REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT STRATEGIC CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT

52. Coping while Working From Home
Maintain your morning routine
Repurpose commute time for self-care
Dress for success
Focus on nutrition and health
Take your medication
Check your blood pressure and sugar levels often
Designate a dedicated workspace
Take time to go outside
Conduct as many video meetings as possible
Set regular work hours
Do not watch TV
Take breaks

53. Developing Strong Work Ethics
• Lead by example
• Organize team workshops
• Organize feedback sessions
• Team building
• Keep a professional demeanor
• 1-on-1 meetings to improve attitude
• Encourage mentoring

54. Finally
Live every single day as if it is the
last!
LIVE, LOVE and PROSPER!

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