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Healthy Work Habits for Success in Your Department

Let's dive into common practices that will help you be successful in your department and enhance your work ethic.

What is Work Ethic?

Work ethic is a set of values guiding professional behavior, encompassing integrity, responsibility, quality, discipline, and teamwork. It's crucial for success as it drives productivity, fosters employee satisfaction, and enhances a company's reputation, thereby contributing to individual and organizational achievements.

The following common practices below are to aid you as you transition from Student to Student Employee.

Communication:

Communication is key; learning how to properly communicate comes with having an understanding of your expectations. Make sure your supervisor has your current contact information, including email address and cell phone number.

Don't forget you now have a UHD network account and email address. Please visit with your department to verify if you will be required to use the new @UHD.edu email that was provided to you.

Work Schedule:

Your work schedule consists of the days and hours you are expected to report to work each week. Communicate with your supervisor to create a schedule that does not conflict with your class schedule, and make sure you note any changes. Likewise, if there is a change in your availability to work, be sure to provide your supervisor with ample notice.

If a conflict arises between your course and work schedule, visit with your supervisor for assistance with resolving.

Absences:

Your supervisor understands that absences may happen during the course of your student employment experience. As a professional courtesy, and in compliance with UHD policy, be sure to follow the absence protocols established by your supervisor.

Scheduled Absences

A scheduled (or planned) absence occurs when you are aware of the need for an absence in advance and can seek advance approval from your supervisor. Visit with your supervisor to learn about their preferences for receiving advance notification and their approval procedures.

Unscheduled Absence

An unscheduled (or unplanned) absence occurs when the absence from work was not pre-planned by you and/or pre-approved by your supervisor. Unscheduled absences include full or partial workday absences, early departures, and/or late arrivals.

Tardiness/Late Arrival:

Tardiness/late arrival occurs when you arrive to work after your scheduled start time, return late from a meal break, or return late from any other work absence.

The overall goal is to adhere to your work schedule. Be sure to manage your time effectively to ensure you arrive on time and ready to work. As with absences, you must make every effort to report tardiness/late arrival to your supervisor in a timely manner.

Please visit with your direct supervisor for department-specific protocols.

Helpful Links:

UHD IT Service Desk

The 5 Pillars of Work Ethics

Staff Attendance and Punctuality Policy