Work ethics are a major focus of today's employers. It's not uncommon for an employee to lose one's job over poor work ethics. If an employee lacks good work ethic skills, he may find himself seeking new employment. Although employees may be looked at as expendable, most employers prefer a low turnover rate. Therefore, in their search for the perfect candidate, not only do they compare employee's technical skills, but their potential to exhibit good work ethics as well. Attendance, character, and attitude are just a few of the traits that will be looked at by employers.
             Attendance is a very important work ethic trait to maintain. Going to work everyday and being on time has several benefits in the eyes of an employer. First, it shows that you care about your job and you have enough respect for your employer to show up on time. When an employee creates an outstanding punctuality and attendance record, it builds confidence in the employer that the employee is dependable. When an employer has that confidence of dependability it may be a deciding factor in maintaining that employment.
             As with attendance, having good character may be the difference in keeping a job and looking for a new job. Initiative and honesty are important values to possess. Having initiative is doing tasks that need to be completed without being told. Starting new tasks without being told shows initiative as well. If an employee is honest, the employer is able to trust the employee.
             Integrity and loyalty are also important traits of character. Integrity is always doing the right thing all of the time regardless of who is around. An employer can depend on a loyal employee. This kind of dependability is important in an employer's eyes.
             A positive attitude is another work ethic employers are focusing on. Having a positive attitude displays the desire to succeed. If a person has a negative attitude in the workplace, customers are not...