The organization that hires you may have one or more unions for employees. Not all positions may be unionized. Some positions may be affiliated with one union and other positions are affiliated with a different union. If you are working in a union position you are expected to pay union dues and you will receive a copy of the collective agreement when you are hired.
Some organizations pay for uniforms and some don't. Nurses buy their own uniforms. Factory workers are usually given a uniform but may have to contribute towards their safety shoes. These are questions to ask when being hired.
Some uniforms have these sewn on a pocket. Sometimes a badge is pinned to a worker's clothes. This is not seen in every company. Organizations that deal with sensitive information (e.g., Revenue Canada) ask employees to wear photo identification (ID) around their neck. If you forget your ID, you are not allowed into the building!
Reflection
What kind of jobs should require people to wear nametags? Think about this for a few days. Consider people you interact with. Do they wear name tags? Why do you think they do? Are there people who don't wear identification that you think should? Why?
The behaviour that is expected from job to job can be quite different. Some of it is defined by law. (human rights legislation) Some of it is expected for reasons of safety. Some behaviour may reflect directly on how an organization is perceived by the public. (Have you ever been served by a rude clerk or cashier?) Companies often spell out their expectations.
Can you suggest a job or organization where this would be very important?
| Conduct or Behaviour | Job or Organization |
|---|---|
| gum chewing | |
| grooming | |
| hygiene | |
| dress | |
| swearing | |
| joke telling | |
| smoking | |
| personal calls | |
Can you add other behaviours that could have a negative impact on individuals in an organization?
Hmmmm....
Did you know that Canadians continue to spend more than any country on personal hygiene items such as deodorant and toothpaste? Why do you think they do this?
Being on time for work is an expectation. If you are going to be late, call in. Records are kept by most organizations and a bad record could affect your position.