Work Ethic

I think it's a 50/50. You are born into a certain lifestyle so you are more likely to mimic what you see growing up. If your parents aren't professional it's not to say you won't be yourself though you may teach yourself along the way. To me a lot of it is common sense. You just don't go to work in a tank top and flip flops UNLESS that is acceptable in the dress code. It all depends on the enviroment you are working in. I do not feel that basic skills should be taught by the employer. You want to hire TRAINED professionals. There are self help classes that can help an individual prepare for the work world. It's not the employers responsibility. They just provide the check for those that are skilled.

I dont think basic skills should be taught. If they are that basic they should already be something a person knows. This day in age there is no reason for a person NOT to know how to dress for work, or know that calling in every other day is not a good way of moving up. Limiting personal conversation, well that's something I kind of see as a good thing. Usually at my work that just causes drama, when people let out all their personal stuff. I have formed some great bonds with people at work however I go there to work not spend the day chatting, thats what coffee shops are for. I see no problem with working & chatting at the same time but if somebody is there having personal issues at home & they cant let it go at work it then causes work issues. I do think for somebody who is new to the corporte level jobs some things may need to be taught but I think alot of it is common sense.