Work Immersion W2-6 PDF

WORK IMMERSION 3RD QUARTER | WEEK 2-6 ​ ​ ​​ @eri 6. RELIABILITY WEEK 2 | WORK ETHICS ​ It is a quality of being able to be t...

WORK IMMERSION 3RD QUARTER | WEEK 2-6 ​ ​ ​​ @eri 6. RELIABILITY WEEK 2 | WORK ETHICS ​ It is a quality of being able to be trusted or believed because of working or behaving WORK ETHICS well. Your employer trusts you that you can ​ is a group of moral principles, standards of do your own work without so much behavior, or set of values regarding proper supervision. conduct in the workplace. (Webster 7. COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE Dictionary) ​ You do not only work just for compliance but There are many instances or stories you heard about you work hard to produce the best output or employees being fired from a job or work. What could best quality. be the reasons 8. PROFESSIONALISM 1.​ Noncompliance with the rules and ​ It is more than just how you look but it’s a regulations. way of speaking, behaving and even thinking 2.​ Harassment to fellow employees. that helps a person to be successful in the 3.​ Theft or stealing. workplace. You must know how to follow all 4.​ Utterance of offensive language. workplace rules. You also know how to admit 5.​ Negligence of responsibility. if you made a mistake and learn from it. 6.​ troublemakers or frequent causes of conflict. 9. ATTITUDE 7.​ Grievous offenses. ​ Many always look for an employee with the right attitude. To be a better employee, you WORK ETHICS THAT AN EMPLOYEE SHOULD must listen to suggestions. Be positive on REMEMBER different challenges. 10. COOPERATION ​ You know how to follow rules and A. FOR ATTENDANCE regulations of the workplace. You also know a. Be on time or 10-15 minutes before the how to get along with others. Besides, you time. also show appreciation of the privileges and b. Don’t abuse leave time. never abuse them. c. Avoid absences without valid and important reasons. WEEK 3 | SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE 1. HONESTY ​ An honest employee fosters a good WORKPLACE SAFETY reputation in an organization. So be honest ​ The process of protecting employees from by telling the truth at all times and never work related illness and injury. attempt stealing or theft. ​ It starts by developing a company 2. PUNCTUALITY Environmental, Safety and Health Policy ​ You need to submit your work early or on statement and implementation of a time. Always come to your work 15 minutes workplace safety plan and program. before the time. Why is workplace safety important? 3. INTEGRITY AND LOYALTY Safety in workplace ​ Never disclose or reveal or share ​ When a company provides a safe work confidential matters. You must be environment, it protects itself, its employees trustworthy so that people will rely and trust and its customers. Following guidelines and you. procedures is essential to remaining compliant with local and national 4. TEAMWORK occupational safety authorities. A safe ​ Be a good team player with your colleagues workplace is a happy workplace, as it creates in a workplace. Always help one another to a more comfortable and conducive achieve more. environment for employees to do their jobs 5. PRODUCTIVITY effectively. However, providing a safe ​ You have to accomplish more within the workplace is also important to client stipulated or specified time. Never use your relations. If the office or work area is unsafe time for doing nonsense things like chatting, for employees, then it is definitely unsafe for gossiping, texting, etc. your untrained clientele. 1 WORK IMMERSION 3RD QUARTER | WEEK 2-6 ​ ​ ​​ @eri Who’s in charge of keeping the workplace safe? 5. Follow the dress code ​ In some organizations, the human resources ​ It is important to dress according to the department ensures safe workplace workplace dress code. This may prohibit standards are being met. In companies that jewelry or open-toe shoes, for example. do not have an HR representative or Often a workplace may require employees to department, management and supervisors wear specific footwear and long sleeves and would be responsible for ensuring the pants in order to protect against common workplace is kept safe. However, in reality, workplace accidents. Dress codes can everyone is responsible for creating and promote professionalism and also help keep maintaining a safe and functional work employees safe. environment. WORKPLACE SAFETY TIPS 1. Use tools, equipment and machinery properly ​ Proper use of tools and machinery can prevent injuries. Only operate machines you’re trained or certified to use and ensure they are cleaned and maintained regularly. You should always use machines and equipment for their intended purposes. Use equipment such as a wheelbarrow or a 6. Practice good posture when sitting or lifting forklift to help you lift and move heavy items ​ Use ergonomic desks and keyboards to to prevent straining or injuring yourself. avoid straining your wrists and arms. Sit up 2. Report any unsafe conditions straight, keep your shoulders in line with ​ Fix any unsafe conditions or workplace your hips and lift with your legs when you’re hazards as soon as you notice them. If moving objects. Poor posture can cause removing the risk is dangerous, notify a strain on your back, neck and shoulders, supervisor immediately. If you observe an which can lead to serious injury. unsafe practice or condition such as faulty 7. Maintain personal hygiene equipment, it is helpful to report this so that ​ Maintain your personal hygiene, such as personnel can address the situation and cleanliness, to help prevent illness at work. make corrections to prevent an incident. Good hygiene can also help promote health Unsafe conditions pose a threat to your and self-esteem, which reduces risks. coworkers and to you, so reporting a potentially dangerous situation is in the best 8. Maintain a clean workspace interest of all employees. Consider marking ​ It is important to keep your desk or other any unsafe condition to protect others who personal workspaces clean. Be sure to put may encounter it while you go to report it. away supplies when they are not in use. Gathering necessary materials before 3. Wear all necessary safety gear starting a task can help keep a clean ​ Always wear the necessary safety workspace. Maintaining your work area equipment. The proper safety gear in your promotes organization and attentiveness, workplace could be reflective gear, both aspects of promoting safety in the fire-retardant clothing, industrial workwear workplace. or something as simple as nonslip shoes. Always wear a breathing mask if your space 9. Follow work procedures has debris or dust or if you deal with toxic or ​ A company creates work procedures to help dangerous chemicals or fumes. comply with safety protocols and best practices, so if you follow work procedures, 4. Keep your workplace clear of clutter safety standards are likely met. It is ​ Having a clean workspace will positively important to follow procedures even if you impact your job satisfaction and help keep think performing a task differently might you and your coworkers safer. You could trip save time. Often there'll be an employee and fall over scattered objects, and they handbook or safety station where the could hide another hazard you cannot see. company provides their work procedures. 2 WORK IMMERSION 3RD QUARTER | WEEK 2-6 ​ ​ ​​ @eri 10. Learn how to act in an emergency placed by others. ​ Learn emergency protocols including where 16. Use proper equipment to go in case of a fire or during a natural ​ Use the equipment a procedure disaster such as a tornado. Much like work recommends to help prevent an accident. procedures, companies design emergency Companies usually provide equipment to protocols with strong consideration for limit strain on employees and to comply with safety regulations. Knowing where to go or safety regulations. It is also important to how to behave during an emergency learn how to operate any equipment that is protects you as well as your coworkers. available before using it for work. 11. Operate machinery that you are familiar with 17. Follow safety guides ​ Only operate machinery that employers ​ Follow all safety guides put in place to authorize you to use. Some types of protect you and your coworkers. Companies workplace equipment, such as forklifts, design safety rules to prevent incidents. require training. Training can prevent misuse Sometimes rules result from a previous and provide proper safety knowledge and accident which is why it is important to skill for machines. It is important to become report your injuries as well as unsafe familiar with all equipment that is in regular conditions. If you do not understand why a use at work. safety rule exists, you can ask your employer 12. Use break times for clarification. ​ Taking breaks can maximize employee attentiveness because they are well-rested. TIPS FOR MAINTAINING SAFETY IN WORKPLACE Breaks provide other benefits, such as time to relax and reduce stress. During breaks, 1.​ Hold regular safety meetings you may need to sit or stretch to maintain 2.​ Hire safety personnel personal safety and prevent muscle injury. 3.​ Treat all incidents seriously 13. Stay in your work zone ​ While working, try to stay in your designated WEEK 4 | WORKPLACE RIGHTS AND work area. This allows you to be familiar with RESPONSIBILITIES your surroundings and increases the likelihood that you understand the rules of ​ are crucial for ensuring fairness, safety, and conduct in the area. If you visit another healthy working conditions, and access to working area, try to find a professional who social security and other benets. can help you navigate the area so you are ​ Additionally, workers are protected against confident in your surroundings. discrimination, harassment, and forced 14. Keep exits clear labor. ​ Try to keep walkways clear and take care not REPUBLIC ACT NO. 110581 to block exits. This prevents falls and helps ​ an Act Strengthening Compliance with people leave the room or Occupational Safety and Health Standards building safely and quickly in the event and providing penalties for Violations. of an emergency. In small spaces keeping ​ Section 1 tells that “The State affirms labor walkways clear can be difficult but it may be as a primary social and economic force, and useful to practice a walk-through to ensure that a safe and healthy workforce is integral that employees can maneuver safely around part. The State shall ensure a safe and equipment. healthful workforce for all working people by 15. Use caution signs affording them a full protection against all ​ Use caution signs when applicable. For hazards in their work environment. example, wet floor signs prevent slips on a floor after you mop or after a spill. Areas at EMPLOYEE RIGHTS work may require barriers or signs when equipment such as forklifts are in use. 1. Fair compensation and timely payment Another example is road signs to notify 2. Safe and healthy working conditions drivers of workers or highway cleanup crews. 3. Freedom from discrimination and harassment It is important to place caution signs while 4. Privacy in personal matters working and read and obey caution signs 5. Access to leave entitlements (e.g., sick leave, 3 WORK IMMERSION 3RD QUARTER | WEEK 2-6 ​ ​ ​​ @eri parental leave) ​ This also applies to information collected at 6. Right to unionize and collectively bargain interviews about ethnic background, disabilities and so on. EMPLOYER RIGHTS ​ HANDLING GOSSIP: It it goes without saying that you should not spread gossip, 1. Set performance standards and workplace rules whether it is true or not 2. Expect employees to follow policies ​ R.A 386 (Civil Code of the Philippines) 3. Take disciplinary actions when necessary Article 26, Chapter 2 4. Operate in compliance with labor laws 2. MANAGERIAL INFORMATION 5. Protect company assets and reputation ​ includes both information about individuals, such as disciplinary action, and also about EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES broad management actions such as planned redundancies or employee relations issues. 1. Perform duties to the best of their ability 3. ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION 2. Adhere to workplace policies and procedures ​ is also known as business information or 3. Maintain professionalism and respect towards ‘trade secrets’ colleagues ​ The definition covers anything not in the 4. Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information public domain that helps the organization do 5. Report hazards, misconduct, or breaches of policy its work better or more efficiently. It would therefore include, for example, information EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES about industrial processes, budgets, costs, forecasts, and even customer contact 1. Provide a safe and healthy workplace information. 2. Ensure fair treatment of employees ​ covered by confidentiality agreements or 3. Comply with labor laws and regulations contracts of employment. 4. Oer appropriate training and resources 4. CUSTOMER/CONTACT INFORMATION 5. Address grievances and conflicts effectively ​ This cannot be disclosed to anyone unless required by the law. WEEK 5 | CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE ​ Leakage of customer information may cause WORKPLACE big damage to your work or business 5. PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION CONFIDENTIALITY ​ Some professionals, including doctors, ​ Confidentiality, or not disclosing certain lawyers and accountants come across information, is important in a wide range of information about individuals or jobs. organizations through their professional ​ matters for legal and reputational reasons, position. and it also matters because your future employment may depend on it. PROTECTING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION ​ Some information is protected by law in several countries, including personally identifiable information and also ‘trade ​ Ensuring that confidential information is secrets’. always locked away at night, and not left ​ act of keeping that information private. unattended during the day; ​ Password-protecting sensitive computer TYPES OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION files (OTP or 2- way factor authentication); ​ Avoid clicking unfamiliar links or taking 1. EMPLOYEE INFORMATION unknown calls; ​ Some information which are highly ​ Marking confidential information clearly and confidential unless given a disclosure waiver: ensuring that paper copies are shredded -​ Address or location before disposal; and -​ Contact Number ​ Ensuring that you only disclose confidential -​ Recordings information to those who need to know. -​ Contracts -​ Life Background -​ Salary 4 WORK IMMERSION 3RD QUARTER | WEEK 2-6 ​ ​ ​​ @eri LEGAL PREFERENCES IN THE PHILIPPINES 7.​ Summarize all possible options for a solution. 8.​ Assign further analysis of each option Revised Penal Code Article 358 (Slander / Oral 9.​ Make sure all parties agree on the next Defamation) steps. -​ as the act of making the following 10.​ Close the meeting by asking participants to allegations against a person, either alive or shake hands, apologize, and thank each dead, in a public and malicious manner other for working to resolve the conflict. Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act) -​ aiming to “to protect the fundamental WHEN DO WE NEED MANAGEMENT TO human right of privacy, of communication INTERVENE? while ensuring freedom of information to promote innovation and growth” while also ​ When potential legal issues are involved, ensuring “that personal information in such as allegations of discrimination or information and communications systems in harassment. the government and in the private sector are ​ When there are patterns of recurring issues. secured and protected.” ​ When the flare-ups are becoming abusive or Republic Act 386 (The Civil Code of the resemble bullying. Philippines) Article 26, Chapter 2 ​ When the environment is so toxic it’s time to -​ states that every person must respect the get everyone off site so the office doesn’t privacy, dignity, personality, and peace of trigger continuing negative responses. mind of others. It also states that the following acts, even if they aren't criminal PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF THE EMPLOYEES offenses, can lead to a cause of action for damages, prevention, and other relief 1.​ Labor Code of the Philippines: Enacted in 1974, this comprehensive law governs WEEK 5 | CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN THE employment practices, working conditions, WORKPLACE and the rights of workers. It covers various aspects such as employment standards, TYPES OF CONFLICT wages, benefits, termination, and workers' rights. ​ Status conflict 2.​ Philippine Labor Standards: This includes ​ Task conflict regulations on minimum wage rates, working ​ Relationship conflict hours, overtime pay, holiday pay, rest days, and leave benefits. The Department of Labor HOW TO ADDRESS CONFLICTS? and Employment (DOLE) regularly updates these standards to ensure fair compensation and working conditions for employees. 1.​ Set ground rules. Ask all parties to treat each other with respect and to make an 3.​ Security of Tenure: The Labor Code effort to listen and understand others’ views. provides security of tenure, protecting 2.​ Ask each participant to describe the conflict, employees from arbitrary dismissal or including desired changes. Direct termination without just or authorized participants to use “I” statements, not “you” causes as defined by law. It establishes statements. They should focus on specific procedures for lawful termination, ensuring behaviors and problems rather than people. due process. 3.​ Ask participants to restate what others have 4.​ Occupational Safety and Health Standards said. (OSHS): The OSHS regulates workplace 4.​ Summarize the conflict based on what you safety and health standards to prevent have heard and obtain agreement from accidents, injuries, and occupational participants. illnesses. It mandates employers to provide 5.​ Brainstorm solutions. Discuss all of the a safe and healthy work environment, options in a positive manner. including training, protective equipment, and 6.​ Rule out any options that participants agree health programs. are unworkable. 5 WORK IMMERSION 3RD QUARTER | WEEK 2-6 ​ ​ ​​ @eri 5.​ Maternity and Paternity Leave: The law provides maternity leave benefits for female employees who give birth, as well as paternity leave benefits for eligible male employees. These include paid leaves to support new parents. 6.​ 13th Month Pay: Employers are required to provide employees with a 13th-month pay equivalent to one-twelfth (1/12) of their basic salary within a calendar year. 7.​ Employee Compensation and Benefits: The law ensures compensation for work-related injuries, sickness, disability, or death through the Employees' Compensation Program (ECP). It provides financial and medical benefits to employees or their dependents in case of work-related contingencies. 8.​ Labor Union Rights: The law recognizes the rights of workers to form and join trade unions or labor organizations, engage in collective bargaining, and participate in concerted activities for their welfare and protection. 9.​ Anti-Discrimination Laws: Various laws exist to prevent discrimination in employment based on gender, age, religion, disability, ethnicity, and other factors. Employers are prohibited from discriminatory practices in hiring, promotion, and other employment-related matters. 10.​ Republic Act No. 10911 (Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act): This law prohibits age discrimination in the workplace and promotes equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of age. 6