Job Ethics

Job Ethics: Building Integrity in the Workplace

Success in the workplace is not only about skills—it’s also about character. This course introduces young adults to the importance of job ethics, helping them understand the behaviors, attitudes, and values that employers expect and colleagues respect. By exploring real-world scenarios, participants learn how ethical decision-making builds trust, strengthens teamwork, and creates opportunities for career growth.

Key topics include:

• Reliability and Accountability – Showing up on time, meeting deadlines, and taking responsibility for mistakes.

• Honesty and Integrity – Being truthful in communication, reporting, and workplace interactions.

• Respect for Others – Valuing diversity, practicing inclusivity, and maintaining professionalism with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.

• Confidentiality – Understanding the importance of protecting sensitive company and client information.

• Professional Conduct – Demonstrating courtesy, appropriate behavior, and positive communication at all times.

• Decision-Making and Consequences – Learning how small choices can have a big impact on one’s career path and reputation.

• Workplace Boundaries – Balancing friendliness with professionalism, and recognizing appropriate behavior in different situations.

By the end of the course, participants will see how strong job ethics are not just rules to follow but habits that build credibility, open doors for advancement, and create long-term success in any career. They will leave with practical strategies to apply ethical principles in their first jobs and beyond.