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Workplace practices and standards
All workplaces need procedures for getting the work done. These may or may not be written down. In today’s workplaces new procedures are often introduced to improve quality and productivity. Managers and workers need to work closely to ensure that workers are up-to-date with all new procedures.
Some examples of practices that can be followed to improve quality and/or productivity are:
- Cleaning tools and equipment
- Washing boots or changing clothing before moving from one part of the workplace to another
- Disinfecting surfaces or containers
- Hand-washing before handling goods or equipment
- Controlling run-off
Monitoring quality and productivity
Most workplaces have systems in place for monitoring quality and productivity. For example, records may be kept of how much mulch has been applied to plants, what sort of mulch and when it was applied, or temperature in a green house.
Changing working conditions
Most workplaces are now aware of the need to provide safe and healthy working conditions for their workers. This can mean that workers have to follow new practices.
Code of conduct
Many businesses have a written code of conduct which describes the standards expected from employees when they carry out their duties. The code of conduct can provide useful guidelines about:
- Personal and professional behaviour
- Dress standards, personal hygiene and grooming
- Company confidentiality
- Performance duties, public comment
- Use and security of official information
- Use of facilities and equipment
- Outside employment
- Acceptance of gifts
- Accountability
All employees are expected to follow the code of conduct in their workplace.
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