Work Ethic
Definition
Goal-oriented and diligent
What is it?
Work ethic refers to the commitment to hard work as a responsibility to our employer. It involves consistently putting in effort to meet our responsibilities and achieve desired outcomes.
Why is it important?
Employers often look for strong work ethic when identifying top performers and future leaders within the organization. Studies show that perseverance and dedication often lead to better long-term success than raw intelligence alone. Individuals who lack a strong work ethic are typically not considered high-potential assets, regardless of their intelligence or brilliance.
Books to Read
Describes how the entitlement mentality afflicts many in the emerging workforce and shows how to help employees generate a deep commitment to perform excellent work.
Rise and Grind: Outperform, Outwork, and Outhustle Your Way to a More Successful and Rewarding Life
Convenient though it might be to believe that you can shortcut your way to the top, the truth is that if you want to get and stay ahead, you need to put in the work.
Gung Ho! Turn on The People In Any Organization
Here is an invaluable management tool that outlines foolproof ways to increase productivity by fostering excellent morale in the workplace.
The 80/20 Manager: The Secret to Working Less and Achieving More
Richard Koch shows readers how to put the 80/20 Principle — the idea that 80 percent of results come from just 20 percent of effort — in practice in management.
