This segment provides a look at contrasting work ethics, one positive and one negative. Your students will learn proper work ethics by watching two employees at the same work site. Elias has a positive attitude and is ready to go, while Joel puts no effort into his appearance or performance. Stud...

This vignette also shows two contrasting styles. Students will be introduced to two roommates who take different views on how to best prepare for the workday. Your students will see Hector wake up refreshed at the alarm’s first ring, put on the clothes he set out the night before, eat a good and ...

Students will see the positive impression Hector’s preparedness makes on his boss and the negative impression Ron makes arriving late with yesterday’s wrinkled clothes, too tired to make any worthwhile contributions. They will learn that while showing up late to school could have some minor conse...

In this vignette, students will learn how developing a friendly camaraderie and a strong sense of professionalism enhances work performance. In particular, nuances of tone of voice, body language and respect for personal space (both physical and psychological) are examined. With both co-workers a...

Over-socializing, clowning around, losing one’s temper and showing disrespect toward older co-workers are each examined in detail in four separate vignettes. The implications of using company time for one’s social life or as rehearsals for a stand-up routine are shown to be reflections of not tak...

A worker’s ability to show respect, enthusiasm, maturity, and professionalism is crucial to success in the first 90 days. The three vignettes in this part focus once again on those crucial nonverbal cues that convey enthusiasm and respect. The first deals with general eagerness to do the job well...

The first vignette focuses on one of the most essential qualities of a good employee; dependability. The second vignette looks at how a new worker can deal with the frustration brought on by a boss who appears to arbitrarily change her mind repeatedly. The third vignette shows how important it is...

In this segment, your students will learn that few things frustrate a boss more than not paying attention and lack of communication and initiative. If you want to get promoted in any position, you will have to show your boss that you can think on your own! Students will also learn the importance ...

In this part, the implications and consequences of common excuses are examined. You’ll teach your students that the excuse “It’s not my job” communicates that you are not a team player, the statement “you didn’t tell me to” says you have no initiative, the comment “I thought it was good enough” m...

Your students will learn that excuses like “I didn’t have enough time” and “don’t blame me, it’s their fault” communicate that you don’t know when to ask for help and that you are not a team player. They will also learn that keeping a messy, unorganized workspace communicates a sloppy work attitude.

In this segment, students will see why being a team player is so important, why complainers don’t last long and why it’s always best to help when asked, whether it’s a co-worker or the boss doing the asking. The Stanfield Comedy Players really had fun with this. Your students will see a sampling ...

In this segment, we reveal in detail the consequences of stealing money, stealing supplies, lying, “borrowing” items from the workplace, using company phones for personal use and surfing the Internet on company time. Detailed discussion points include surveillance cameras in the workplace, videot...

In this part, the notion of giving your employer his or due is explored. Slacking off, being moody, doing a job unenthusiastically because you don’t like it, breaking promises, avoiding work and repeatedly calling in sick are explored as examples of a lack of integrity at work. Students will lear...

In this part, students will see a hilarious review of the worst employees on the planet paraded before a room of horrified bosses, complete with commentary from the biggest boss of all, Bosszilla. In these humorous vignettes, students will see an example of seven types of problem workers and iden...

This part emphasizes how the interview begins before most applicants ever set eyes on the boss—in the front office. How a prospective employee treats staff during the waiting period definitely influences hiring decisions. Teach your students that being overly personal, superior, agitated, fidgety...

Body language, presenting a positive attitude and expressing enthusiasm and respect are the most important things you can communicate to a boss in the initial job interview. In this segment, your students will see several of the most common mistakes nervous interviewees can make during an intervi...

A job interview should be considered a special occasion. Students will understand that appropriate clothing, grooming, and makeup are essential. This segment outlines for students the basics of coordinating conservative clothing that will signal to a prospective boss that they are serious, mature...