HUMSS WORK IMMERSION

LESSON 5: Professionalism at Workplace

ACTIVITY #1: Professional or Not?

Directions: Read each statement. Identify if it is Professional or Unprofessional.

__________1. Smile even when you don’t feel like it.

__________2. Curse your supervisor when they are around the office.
__________3. Be positive and have an upbeat attitude.
__________4. Put your hands in your pockets when you are talking to someone.
__________5. Do not use your phone during work.
__________6. Don’t wait for things to be assigned to you.
__________7. Always keep your supervisor informed.
__________8. Always give someone your complete attention when they are speaking to you.
__________9. Discuss politics, religion or personal problem to your coworker.
__________10. Reflect on your conversation.

ACTIVITY #2: Judge Me

Direction: Observe the following pictures. Pretend that you are boss and had an
employee coming in dressing like this. What would be your thoughts on him or her?
 LESSON 6: Workplace Rights and Responsibilities
ACTIVITY #1: Right or Responsibilities at Work?
Direction: Put ✓whether following statement is right or responsibility.

Activity My Right My Responsibility

Receive fair pay at the correct time.

Do all work in a safe manner and be mindful

of other people’s safety at all times
Arrive on time and stay until the work day
has ended
Have time for regular breaks

Work in a safe workplace

Use all equipment safely

Handle with care the equipment and
materials at the workplace

Return materials and/or equipment after

use
Wear protective clothing, gear or
paraphernalia
Be trained in how to use equipment

Ask for help and learn from others

Be given clear information about the job

and expectations
Have the right equipment and materials
to do the work properly
Have a positive attitude about work

Ask questions in a way that respects

co-workers
Do a good job and finish on time

Follow instructions given by the employer

 ACTIVITY #2: AGREE OR DISAGREE?
Direction: Write ✓ if you agree with the statement, X if not.

_____1. The Philippine work week consists of 45 hours.

_____2. Young people under the age of 15 may work if they have their parent’s consent.
_____3. Employers may require its employees to work even during rest days.
_____4. Workers should not get involved in policy decisions about his/her rights because the
government is one making those decisions.
_____5. Workers are entitled to paid leave at the employer’s expense.