PaTH Online Wimmera Mallee P2-B1-D3-S11 What is reliability in the workplace What does it mean to be a reliable employee? OK Reliability is an important quality for a worker to possess. It enhances a wide variety of job performance categories. A reliable employee not only shows up for work on time everyday but also produces consistent work and can apply company policies and business strategies evenly to each task and assignment. OK Showing up for work on time everyday. OK Showing up for work on time each and every day shows you respect your role and are committed to the organisation. This is why so many people take punctuality seriously. If you are late, it means that you acknowledge that you find it acceptable to make another person wait on you. Being on time, or early, shows you care about your job and you are a reliable employee. OK Employer's need to know they can rely on you! OK It is important for your Employer to know they can rely on you. If you start showing up late or not turning up to work - it affects the flow of work. Your team mates need to work harder to cover you, and the quality of service is not as high. OK What are some of the benefits of being reliable? OK The benefits of being reliable are that your employer feels they can count on you. A reliable person will keep a job easier than someone who is unreliable and late, or calls in sick regularly. Employers know you can be counted on to keep your word and you'll get tasks completed when you say you will. OK Why is it important to be a reliable team member? OK The major benefit of teams is they are able to achieve more than an individual would on their own. This only works if each teammate is reliable. Teammates need to feel like they can trust one another to do what they say they will do. Demonstrating reliability is the best way to establish and grow this trust. OK Acquire new skills OK OK Question Title * 1. What was Edward doing in the video that made you think he was a reliable employee? Wore a dirty uniform Kept the work area clean when the employer was not there. Was often late for his shift OK Question Title * 2. What is something you could say to a prospective employer to show you are a a reliable employee? I ALWAYS arrive to work on time I arrive to work on time most days I try to get here on time, but sometimes I miss the bus OK Question Title * 3. What are 3 traits a reliable employee may display? Often late, Works most days, Complete's set tasks Ontime, Works every day, Completes work tasks set OK Question Title * 4. Student Details Name * Email Address Phone Number OK DONE