Workplace Integrity
Integrity in the workplace is imperative for a healthy working environment.
It doesn’t matter if you occupy the
lowest position in the organisation or if you are the C.E.O, the fact is hiring
with workplace integrity will make a huge difference. Not only to your
long-term professional development, it will also enhance the overall culture of
the organisation. It has a ripple effect.
So, what is integrity?
Find below a couple of examples.
Acting
With Integrity
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Not
Acting With Integrity
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Following
the rules and regulations of the company
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The
time you are meant to be at work means getting to work and working. A number
of employees get to work on time and spend the first hour having breakfast,
meanwhile there is a time earmarked for that. Also, a number of employees spend
time chatting away on issues not related to work.
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Separating
company time from personal time
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Business
is all about quality output and not about the amount of hours an employee
spends behind the desk or spends staying in the office. Some employees use
company time for their personal business, surf the internet, or update their
CV etc. That is not acting with integrity
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Understanding
that company resources are not your personal resources
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Some
employees use company resources; gadgets, stationeries, airtime, equipment
and lots more for personal engagements. Such acts are unprofessional and
depicts lack of integrity.
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Kindly note:
1. Workplace integrity starts with honesty,
decency and trustworthiness. You must follow through with your word. Being
impeachable and honourable with your actions creates respect and
professionalism
If you say you are a professional, you
should act with professionalism and demonstrate integrity in your actions at
work
2. There are several reasons an employee
may or may not enjoy their job, but the
bottom line is that , if you choose to stay where you are, you might as well
lift your game and act with integrity
Ask yourself:
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What
kind of boss or employee am I?
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Am
I setting up good example for my team, staff and colleagues?
In most workplace, the
people that complain and winge the most are those that are the least productive
and add the least value to the organisation.
In summary workplace integrity
is about,
1. Being truthful: say what you mean and
mean what you say. It may be hard as it takes making some personal
sacrifices. However, stand for
something. If you say one thing to colleague A and a different version to
colleague B, you will lose confidence and trust with people. IF YOU DON’T STAND
FOR SOMETHING, YOU WILL FALL FOR ANYTHING.
2. Honouring your workplace environment.
Don’t steal time from your employers.
3. Confidentiality: keep workplace
information to yourself. For example, client information etc.
4. Being dedicated to work and following
the rules and regulations of the company.
Finally, upholding integrity in the
workplace translates to better productivity for the individuals and for the
organisation as a whole.
Adaora Ayoade
MD/CEO
EZ37 Solutions
…consistently adding value
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