Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

Region VII - Central Visayas

University of the Visayas - Dalaguete Campus

Poblacion, Dalaguete, Cebu

Senior High School

Work Immersion Compilation

Academic Track: Information, Communication & Technology (ICT)

S.Y. 2023-2024

Submitted by:

Raymund De Leon

Submitted to:

Mr. John Anthony Velarde

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Without the constant support and encouragement from those around us, our
glorious achievements and accomplishments would not have been possible.
They have been our compass and our pillars of support on every difficult
path we have taken. I would like to take this opportunity to convey my
sincere gratitude to our Almighty for using his almighty grace to make all of
these accomplishments possible. My deepest gratitude goes out to the
Malaysian team and our mentors for making this immersion possible.

I want to express my gratitude to our personnel for their leadership and

sincere assistance, which made it possible for us to finish our work without
any problems. Their warmth and approachability are really appreciated. They
motivated us to succeed. They guided us with patience and initiative despite
their heavy workloads and hectic. We would especially like to express our
gratitude to Mr. John Anthony Velarde, our Work Immersion teacher, who has
always helped and supported us. We were really lucky to start our adventure
with an open mind and learn from incredibly successful people who are
authorities in this specific industry. We owe these people a great deal
because without their assistance and support, none of this would have been
possible.
DEDICATION

As the students who actively engaged in the on-campus immersion

program, we would like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for
contributing to our outstanding accomplishments. We are aware of the
tremendous sacrifices and efforts we underwent in order to do this
assignment effectively.We would like to express our gratitude to the
committed instructors at the University of the Visayas – Dalaguete Campus,
the Officer-in-Charge, Mr. Anthony Silva Teo, our wonderful Work Immersion
advisor, Mr. John Anthony Velarde, and all of the Malaysian instructors who
flew in from their home country to mentor us. We also want to express our
sincere gratitude to our families and everyone else who supported us no
matter what along our trip.

As we faced and overcame our anxieties, your unrelenting love, kindness,

and support served as a constant source of bravery, inspiration, and drive.
These experiences will always be deeply ingrained in our hearts as we work
to obtain steady jobs and develop into capable mentors.
SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE

Workplace safety cannot exist on best practice guidelines and policies alone
A safe working environment is based on how well the people, in both
management and on the factory floor, adhere to and communicate about
safety standards

The foundation of any successful workplace safety effort is one that

encourages employees to identify unsafe behaviors and opportunities for
improvement while also making well. informed safety decisions during daily
routine tasks

Here's the Top 10 Workplace Safety Tips Every Employee Should Know to
help you inform your own workers and create a workplace safety
environment based on shared responsibility:

1) Be Aware Of Your Surroundings

This step requires knowing the particular hazards of your job or workplace.
Once you've learned these risks, you are able to keep clear of potential
hazardous areas, and potential hazardous situations. Also, always be alert of
machinery.

2) Keep Correct Posture to Protect Your Back

If you work at a desk, keep your shoulders in line with your hips to avoid
back problems. If you're picking things up, use the correct form so your back
doesn't get hurt. Avoid stooping and twisting If possible, always use
ergonomic designed furniture and safety equipment so everything you need
is within easy reach..

3) Take Regular Breaks

So many work-related injuries and illnesses occur because a worker is tired,
burned out and not alert to their surroundings. Taking regular breaks helps
you stay fresh on the job. One trick to staying alert is to schedule the most
difficult tasks when your concentration is best, like first thing in the morning.

4) Use Tools and Machines Properly

Take the proper precautions when using tools, and never take shortcuts.
Taking shortcuts is one of the leading causes of workplace injury. It's a huge
safety risk to use scaffolding as a ladder or one tool in place of another for a
specific job. Using tools the right way greatly reduces the chance of
workplace injury.

5) Keep Emergency Exits Easily Accessible

In case of an emergency, you'll need quick, easy access to the exits. It's also
recommended to keep clear access to equipment shutoffs in case you need
to quickly stop them from functioning

6) Report Unsafe Conditions to Your Supervisor

Your supervisor needs to be informed about any workplace safety hazards or
risks. They are legally obligated to ensure their employees have a safe
working environment and will take care of the unsafe conditions and make
them safe for you and your coworkers.

7) Use Mechanical Aids Whenever Possible

Instead of attempting to carry or lift something that's really heavy in an
attempt to save a sliver of time during your workday, take the extra minute
to use a wheelbarrow, conveyor belt, crank or forklift. Too many injury risks
are involved with trying to lift something that weighs too much.

8) Stay Sober
Around three percent of workplace fatalities occur due to alcohol and drugs.
When a worker's ability to exercise judgment, coordination, motor control,
concentration or alertness is compromised, this leads to any number of risks
for workplace injury and fatalities

9) Reduce Workplace Stress

Stress can lead to depression and concentration problems. Common causes
of workplace stress include long hours, heavy workload, job insecurity and
conflicts with coworkers or managers. Take your concerns about workplace
stress to your supervisor to see how they might help you address them.

10) Wear the Correct Safety Equipment

If you're not wearing the correct safety equipment for a task, you may get
injured. Depending on the job, equipment like earplugs, earmuffs, hard hats,
safety goggles, gloves or a full-face mask greatly reduce the risk of
workplace injury.

It's up to facility managers and business owners to get their employees

onboard with workplace safety efforts, encouraging them to become active
members in the process. Share with them the workplace injury statistics and
the inherent risks their job presents to them on a daily basis. Provide
incentives that reward them for exemplifying great workplace safety
behavior. These simple initiatives really do make all of the difference.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

As a worker, you have a legal right to:

● A safe and healthful workplace

● Any information your employer has about any exposure you may have
had to hazards such as toxic chemicals or noise. You also have a right to any
medical records your employer has concerning you

● To ask your employer to correct dangerous conditions

● To file a complaint about workplace hazards:

o Private sector workers – In Maine call OSHA at 207-626-9160
o Maine Public Sector Workers – Call the Bureau of Labor Standards of
the Maine Department of Labor at 207-623-7900

● To participate in enforcement inspections.

● To not be discriminated against for exercising your health and safety

rights. Your employer may not fire you, threaten you, harass you, or treat
you differently for exercising your health and safety rights

● To refuse work that puts you in immediate danger of serious harm.

Before you refuse unsafe work, request that your employer eliminate the
hazard and make it clear that you will accept an alternate assignment The
OSHA regulation only protects you if the danger can be proven to exist, if
you refuse to work because you believe a condition is hazardous, but are
proved wrong, OSHA does not protect you

● To information on hazards in your workplace, chemicals used in your

workplace, tests your employer has done to measure chemical, noise and
radiation levels, and what to do if you or other employees are involved in an
incident or are exposed to other toxic substances.
● To information from your employer about OSHA standards, worker
injuries and illnesses, job hazards and workers rights.

● To train from your employer:

o On chemicals you are exposed to during your work and information on

how to protect yourself from harm.
o On other health and safety hazards and standards that your employer
must follow.

As a worker, it is your responsibility to:

● Read the workplace safety and health poster at the job site

● Comply with all applicable OSHA and Maine safety standards

● Follow all lawful employer safety and health rules and regulations, and
wear or use required protective equipment while working

● Report hazardous conditions to the employer

● Report any job-related injury or illness to the employer, and seek

treatment promptly
Employer Responsibilities

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and Maine law,
employers must:

● Provide a workplace free from serious hazards

● Comply with OSHA standards

● Make sure employees have and use safe tools and equipment. Properly
maintain this equipment

● Use color codes, posters, labels or signs to warn employees of

potential hazards

● Establish or update operating procedures and communicate them so

that employees follow safety and health requirements.

● Provide medical examinations and training when required by OSHA

standards. Post where employees can see the OSHA Poster(private
companies) or the State of Maine Occupational Safety and Health Poster
(public sector employers) informing employees of their rights and
responsibilities.

● Report hospitalizations and fatalities promptly:

o Private Sector to the local OSHA office (780-3178) within 8 hours of

any accident that is fatal or that results in the hospitalization of three or
more employees.
o Maine Public Sector to the Bureau of Labor Standards Workplace
Safety 0 and Health Division within 24 hours if an injured worker has an
overnight hospital stay and within 8 hours in case of a death. Weekdays
(except state holidays) from 8 am to 5 p.m. call 624-6400. At other times,
fax to 624- 6449 or call on pager 750-1852

● Keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses and post these

records. (Note Private sector employers with 10 or fewer employees and
employers in certain low- hazard industries are exempt from this
requirement.)

● Provide employees, former employees and their representatives access

to the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.

● Provide access to employee medical records and exposure records to

employees or their authorized representatives.

● Not discriminate against employees who exercise their safety and

health rights.

● Post citations at or near the work area involved. Each citation must
remain posted until the violation has been corrected, or for three working
days, whichever is longer. Post abatement verification documents or tags.

● Correct cited violations by the deadline set in the citation and submit
required abatement verification documentation
CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

The word “confidentiality” has both casual and legal meanings in the
workplace and will have different meanings throughout your professional
career. In some instances, confidentiality refers to not discussing internal
goings-on with co-workers in other instances, it refers to not sharing trade
secrets and other company information with competitors, the press or
anyone outside of your company

Casual Definition

You’ll be more likely to climb the corporate ladder during your career if you
get along well with co-workers, build strong professional networks and have
a reputation as a trustworthy employee. If you repeat confidential
statements made by co-workers, even if the original source doesn’t hear
about your gossip, the people you tell might lose respect for you and no
longer trust you. If you gossip with customers, they might tell your
competitors, who will be less likely to hire you in the future.

Legal Definition

During your time in the workforce, you’ll have access to information your
employer doesn’t want made public or revealed inside the company. This can
include salaries, employee perks, client lists, trade secrets, sales numbers,
customer information, and news about pending terminations, reasons for a
firing, phone codes or computer passwords. You may not divulge this
information while you are working for an employer or after you leave. In
some instances, you will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement
requiring you to keep company secrets after you leave an employer. Some
companies might offer to hire you specifically because they want you to
bring inside information about your former employer they can use. Even if
you don’t sign a confidentiality agreement, sensitive information you have
might be protected under state or federal laws

Importance of Confidentiality in Workplace

Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reasons. The data pertaining to

recruitment, compensation, and management of employees is naturally
sensitive. In the wrong hands, this information could be misused to commit
fraud, discrimination, and other violations. Some of the important reasons
for maintaining confidentiality are as:

Professionalism

To maintain a general degree of professionalism, it is important that your

personal details remain personal. Disclose your personal details to only a few
people and that too with discretion. Getting over-friendly with colleagues is a
major cause of office issues.

Safety

Personal details like annual income, marital status, and remuneration, if

revealed, can be misused to cause trouble to you or your organization.

Security

You may have access to sensitive information of the organization and some
of your personal details, like date of birth, could be your access code. In this
case, maintaining confidentiality becomes important for the security of the
information that is at your disposal.
CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

The word “confidentiality” has both casual and legal meanings in the
workplace and will have different meanings throughout your professional
career. In some instances, confidentiality refers to not discussing internal
goings-on with co-workers in other instances, it refers to not sharing trade
secrets and other company information with competitors, the press or
anyone outside of your company

Casual Definition

You’ll be more likely to climb the corporate ladder during your career if you
get along well with co-workers, build strong professional networks and have
a reputation as a trustworthy employee. If you repeat confidential
statements made by co-workers, even if the original source doesn’t hear
about your gossip, the people you tell might lose respect for you and no
longer trust you. If you gossip with customers, they might tell your
competitors, who will be less likely to hire you in the future.

Legal Definition

During your time in the workforce, you’ll have access to information your
employer doesn’t want made public or revealed inside the company. This can
include salaries, employee perks, client lists, trade secrets, sales numbers,
customer information, and news about pending terminations, reasons for a
firing, phone codes or computer passwords. You may not divulge this
information while you are working for an employer or after you leave. In
some instances, you will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement
requiring you to keep company secrets after you leave an employer. Some
companies might offer to hire you specifically because they want you to
bring inside information about your former employer they can use. Even if
you don’t sign a confidentiality agreement, sensitive information you have
might be protected under state or federal laws

Importance of Confidentiality in Workplace

Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reasons. The data pertaining to
recruitment, compensation, and management of employees is naturally
sensitive. In the wrong hands, this information could be misused to commit
fraud, discrimination, and other violations. Some of the important reasons
for maintaining confidentiality are as:

Professionalism

To maintain a general degree of professionalism, it is important that your

personal details remain personal. Disclose your personal details to only a few
people and that too with discretion. Getting over-friendly with colleagues is a
major cause of office issues.

Safety

Personal details like annual income, marital status, and remuneration, if

revealed, can be misused to cause trouble to you or your organization.

Security

You may have access to sensitive information of the organization and some
of your personal details, like date of birth, could be your access code. In this
case, maintaining confidentiality becomes important for the security of the
information that is at your disposal.
CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

The word “confidentiality” has both casual and legal meanings in the
workplace and will have different meanings throughout your professional
career. In some instances, confidentiality refers to not discussing internal
goings-on with co-workers in other instances, it refers to not sharing trade
secrets and other company information with competitors, the press or
anyone outside of your company

Casual Definition

You’ll be more likely to climb the corporate ladder during your career if you
get along well with co-workers, build strong professional networks and have
a reputation as a trustworthy employee. If you repeat confidential
statements made by co-workers, even if the original source doesn’t hear
about your gossip, the people you tell might lose respect for you and no
longer trust you. If you gossip with customers, they might tell your
competitors, who will be less likely to hire you in the future.

Legal Definition

During your time in the workforce, you’ll have access to information your
employer doesn’t want made public or revealed inside the company. This can
include salaries, employee perks, client lists, trade secrets, sales numbers,
customer information, and news about pending terminations, reasons for a
firing, phone codes or computer passwords. You may not divulge this
information while you are working for an employer or after you leave. In
some instances, you will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement
requiring you to keep company secrets after you leave an employer. Some
companies might offer to hire you specifically because they want you to
bring inside information about your former employer they can use. Even if
you don’t sign a confidentiality agreement, sensitive information you have
might be protected under state or federal laws

Importance of Confidentiality in Workplace

Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reasons. The data pertaining to

recruitment, compensation, and management of employees is naturally
sensitive. In the wrong hands, this information could be misused to commit
fraud, discrimination, and other violations. Some of the important reasons
for maintaining confidentiality are as:

Professionalism

To maintain a general degree of professionalism, it is important that your

personal details remain personal. Disclose your personal details to only a few
people and that too with discretion. Getting over-friendly with colleagues is a
major cause of office issues.

Safety
Personal details like annual income, marital status, and remuneration, if
revealed, can be misused to cause trouble to you or your organization.

Security

You may have access to sensitive information of the organization and some
of your personal details, like date of birth, could be your access code. In this
case, maintaining confidentiality becomes important for the security of the
information that is at your disposal.

CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

The word “confidentiality” has both casual and legal meanings in the
workplace and will have different meanings throughout your professional
career. In some instances, confidentiality refers to not discussing internal
goings-on with co-workers in other instances, it refers to not sharing trade
secrets and other company information with competitors, the press or
anyone outside of your company

Casual Definition

You’ll be more likely to climb the corporate ladder during your career if you
get along well with co-workers, build strong professional networks and have
a reputation as a trustworthy employee. If you repeat confidential
statements made by co-workers, even if the original source doesn’t hear
about your gossip, the people you tell might lose respect for you and no
longer trust you. If you gossip with customers, they might tell your
competitors, who will be less likely to hire you in the future.

Legal Definition

During your time in the workforce, you’ll have access to information your
employer doesn’t want made public or revealed inside the company. This can
include salaries, employee perks, client lists, trade secrets, sales numbers,
customer information, and news about pending terminations, reasons for a
firing, phone codes or computer passwords. You may not divulge this
information while you are working for an employer or after you leave. In
some instances, you will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement
requiring you to keep company secrets after you leave an employer. Some
companies might offer to hire you specifically because they want you to
bring inside information about your former employer they can use. Even if
you don’t sign a confidentiality agreement, sensitive information you have
might be protected under state or federal laws

Importance of Confidentiality in Workplace

Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reasons. The data pertaining to

recruitment, compensation, and management of employees is naturally
sensitive. In the wrong hands, this information could be misused to commit
fraud, discrimination, and other violations. Some of the important reasons
for maintaining confidentiality are as:

Professionalism

To maintain a general degree of professionalism, it is important that your

personal details remain personal. Disclose your personal details to only a few
people and that too with discretion. Getting over-friendly with colleagues is a
major cause of office issues.

Safety

Personal details like annual income, marital status, and remuneration, if

revealed, can be misused to cause trouble to you or your organization.

Security

You may have access to sensitive information of the organization and some
of your personal details, like date of birth, could be your access code. In this
case, maintaining confidentiality becomes important for the security of the
information that is at your disposal.
CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

The word “confidentiality” has both casual and legal meanings in the
workplace and will have different meanings throughout your professional
career. In some instances, confidentiality refers to not discussing internal
goings-on with co-workers in other instances, it refers to not sharing trade
secrets and other company information with competitors, the press or
anyone outside of your company

Casual Definition

You’ll be more likely to climb the corporate ladder during your career if you
get along well with co-workers, build strong professional networks and have
a reputation as a trustworthy employee. If you repeat confidential
statements made by co-workers, even if the original source doesn’t hear
about your gossip, the people you tell might lose respect for you and no
longer trust you. If you gossip with customers, they might tell your
competitors, who will be less likely to hire you in the future.

Legal Definition

During your time in the workforce, you’ll have access to information your
employer doesn’t want made public or revealed inside the company. This can
include salaries, employee perks, client lists, trade secrets, sales numbers,
customer information, and news about pending terminations, reasons for a
firing, phone codes or computer passwords. You may not divulge this
information while you are working for an employer or after you leave. In
some instances, you will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement
requiring you to keep company secrets after you leave an employer. Some
companies might offer to hire you specifically because they want you to
bring inside information about your former employer they can use. Even if
you don’t sign a confidentiality agreement, sensitive information you have
might be protected under state or federal laws

Importance of Confidentiality in Workplace

Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reasons. The data pertaining to

recruitment, compensation, and management of employees is naturally
sensitive. In the wrong hands, this information could be misused to commit
fraud, discrimination, and other violations. Some of the important reasons
for maintaining confidentiality are as:

Professionalism
To maintain a general degree of professionalism, it is important that your
personal details remain personal. Disclose your personal details to only a few
people and that too with discretion. Getting over-friendly with colleagues is a
major cause of office issues.

Safety

Personal details like annual income, marital status, and remuneration, if

revealed, can be misused to cause trouble to you or your organization.

Security

You may have access to sensitive information of the organization and some
of your personal details, like date of birth, could be your access code. In this
case, maintaining confidentiality becomes important for the security of the
information that is at your disposal.

CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

The word “confidentiality” has both casual and legal meanings in the
workplace and will have different meanings throughout your professional
career. In some instances, confidentiality refers to not discussing internal
goings-on with co-workers in other instances, it refers to not sharing trade
secrets and other company information with competitors, the press or
anyone outside of your company

Casual Definition

You’ll be more likely to climb the corporate ladder during your career if you
get along well with co-workers, build strong professional networks and have
a reputation as a trustworthy employee. If you repeat confidential
statements made by co-workers, even if the original source doesn’t hear
about your gossip, the people you tell might lose respect for you and no
longer trust you. If you gossip with customers, they might tell your
competitors, who will be less likely to hire you in the future.

Legal Definition
During your time in the workforce, you’ll have access to information your
employer doesn’t want made public or revealed inside the company. This can
include salaries, employee perks, client lists, trade secrets, sales numbers,
customer information, and news about pending terminations, reasons for a
firing, phone codes or computer passwords. You may not divulge this
information while you are working for an employer or after you leave. In
some instances, you will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement
requiring you to keep company secrets after you leave an employer. Some
companies might offer to hire you specifically because they want you to
bring inside information about your former employer they can use. Even if
you don’t sign a confidentiality agreement, sensitive information you have
might be protected under state or federal laws

Importance of Confidentiality in Workplace

Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reasons. The data pertaining to

recruitment, compensation, and management of employees is naturally
sensitive. In the wrong hands, this information could be misused to commit
fraud, discrimination, and other violations. Some of the important reasons
for maintaining confidentiality are as:

Professionalism

To maintain a general degree of professionalism, it is important that your

personal details remain personal. Disclose your personal details to only a few
people and that too with discretion. Getting over-friendly with colleagues is a
major cause of office issues.

Safety

Personal details like annual income, marital status, and remuneration, if

revealed, can be misused to cause trouble to you or your organization.

Security

You may have access to sensitive information of the organization and some
of your personal details, like date of birth, could be your access code. In this
case, maintaining confidentiality becomes important for the security of the
information that is at your disposal.
CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

The word “confidentiality” has both casual and legal meanings in the
workplace and will have different meanings throughout your professional
career. In some instances, confidentiality refers to not discussing internal
goings-on with co-workers in other instances, it refers to not sharing trade
secrets and other company information with competitors, the press or
anyone outside of your company

Casual Definition

You’ll be more likely to climb the corporate ladder during your career if you
get along well with co-workers, build strong professional networks and have
a reputation as a trustworthy employee. If you repeat confidential
statements made by co-workers, even if the original source doesn’t hear
about your gossip, the people you tell might lose respect for you and no
longer trust you. If you gossip with customers, they might tell your
competitors, who will be less likely to hire you in the future.

Legal Definition

During your time in the workforce, you’ll have access to information your
employer doesn’t want made public or revealed inside the company. This can
include salaries, employee perks, client lists, trade secrets, sales numbers,
customer information, and news about pending terminations, reasons for a
firing, phone codes or computer passwords. You may not divulge this
information while you are working for an employer or after you leave. In
some instances, you will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement
requiring you to keep company secrets after you leave an employer. Some
companies might offer to hire you specifically because they want you to
bring inside information about your former employer they can use. Even if
you don’t sign a confidentiality agreement, sensitive information you have
might be protected under state or federal laws

Importance of Confidentiality in Workplace

Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reasons. The data pertaining to
recruitment, compensation, and management of employees is naturally
sensitive. In the wrong hands, this information could be misused to commit
fraud, discrimination, and other violations. Some of the important reasons
for maintaining confidentiality are as:

Professionalism

To maintain a general degree of professionalism, it is important that your

personal details remain personal. Disclose your personal details to only a few
people and that too with discretion. Getting over-friendly with colleagues is a
major cause of office issues.

Safety

Personal details like annual income, marital status, and remuneration, if

revealed, can be misused to cause trouble to you or your organization.

Security

You may have access to sensitive information of the organization and some
of your personal details, like date of birth, could be your access code. In this
case, maintaining confidentiality becomes important for the security of the
information that is at your disposal.
CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

The word “confidentiality” has both casual and legal meanings in the
workplace and will have different meanings throughout your professional
career. In some instances, confidentiality refers to not discussing internal
goings-on with co-workers in other instances, it refers to not sharing trade
secrets and other company information with competitors, the press or
anyone outside of your company

Casual Definition

You’ll be more likely to climb the corporate ladder during your career if you
get along well with co-workers, build strong professional networks and have
a reputation as a trustworthy employee. If you repeat confidential
statements made by co-workers, even if the original source doesn’t hear
about your gossip, the people you tell might lose respect for you and no
longer trust you. If you gossip with customers, they might tell your
competitors, who will be less likely to hire you in the future.

Legal Definition

During your time in the workforce, you’ll have access to information your
employer doesn’t want made public or revealed inside the company. This can
include salaries, employee perks, client lists, trade secrets, sales numbers,
customer information, and news about pending terminations, reasons for a
firing, phone codes or computer passwords. You may not divulge this
information while you are working for an employer or after you leave. In
some instances, you will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement
requiring you to keep company secrets after you leave an employer. Some
companies might offer to hire you specifically because they want you to
bring inside information about your former employer they can use. Even if
you don’t sign a confidentiality agreement, sensitive information you have
might be protected under state or federal laws

Importance of Confidentiality in Workplace

Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reasons. The data pertaining to

recruitment, compensation, and management of employees is naturally
sensitive. In the wrong hands, this information could be misused to commit
fraud, discrimination, and other violations. Some of the important reasons
for maintaining confidentiality are as:

Professionalism

To maintain a general degree of professionalism, it is important that your

personal details remain personal. Disclose your personal details to only a few
people and that too with discretion. Getting over-friendly with colleagues is a
major cause of office issues.

Safety
Personal details like annual income, marital status, and remuneration, if
revealed, can be misused to cause trouble to you or your organization.

Security

You may have access to sensitive information of the organization and some
of your personal details, like date of birth, could be your access code. In this
case, maintaining confidentiality becomes important for the security of the
information that is at your disposal.
CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

The word “confidentiality” has both casual and legal meanings in the
workplace and will have different meanings throughout your professional
career. In some instances, confidentiality refers to not discussing internal
goings-on with co-workers in other instances, it refers to not sharing trade
secrets and other company information with competitors, the press or
anyone outside of your company

Casual Definition

You’ll be more likely to climb the corporate ladder during your career if you
get along well with co-workers, build strong professional networks and have
a reputation as a trustworthy employee. If you repeat confidential
statements made by co-workers, even if the original source doesn’t hear
about your gossip, the people you tell might lose respect for you and no
longer trust you. If you gossip with customers, they might tell your
competitors, who will be less likely to hire you in the future.

Legal Definition

During your time in the workforce, you’ll have access to information your
employer doesn’t want made public or revealed inside the company. This can
include salaries, employee perks, client lists, trade secrets, sales numbers,
customer information, and news about pending terminations, reasons for a
firing, phone codes or computer passwords. You may not divulge this
information while you are working for an employer or after you leave. In
some instances, you will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement
requiring you to keep company secrets after you leave an employer. Some
companies might offer to hire you specifically because they want you to
bring inside information about your former employer they can use. Even if
you don’t sign a confidentiality agreement, sensitive information you have
might be protected under state or federal laws

Importance of Confidentiality in Workplace

Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reasons. The data pertaining to

recruitment, compensation, and management of employees is naturally
sensitive. In the wrong hands, this information could be misused to commit
fraud, discrimination, and other violations. Some of the important reasons
for maintaining confidentiality are as:

Professionalism

To maintain a general degree of professionalism, it is important that your

personal details remain personal. Disclose your personal details to only a few
people and that too with discretion. Getting over-friendly with colleagues is a
major cause of office issues.

Safety

Personal details like annual income, marital status, and remuneration, if

revealed, can be misused to cause trouble to you or your organization.

Security

You may have access to sensitive information of the organization and some
of your personal details, like date of birth, could be your access code. In this
case, maintaining confidentiality becomes important for the security of the
information that is at your disposal.

CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

The word “confidentiality” has both casual and legal meanings in the
workplace and will have different meanings throughout your professional
career. In some instances, confidentiality refers to not discussing internal
goings-on with co-workers in other instances, it refers to not sharing trade
secrets and other company information with competitors, the press or
anyone outside of your company

Casual Definition

You’ll be more likely to climb the corporate ladder during your career if you
get along well with co-workers, build strong professional networks and have
a reputation as a trustworthy employee. If you repeat confidential
statements made by co-workers, even if the original source doesn’t hear
about your gossip, the people you tell might lose respect for you and no
longer trust you. If you gossip with customers, they might tell your
competitors, who will be less likely to hire you in the future.

Legal Definition

During your time in the workforce, you’ll have access to information your
employer doesn’t want made public or revealed inside the company. This can
include salaries, employee perks, client lists, trade secrets, sales numbers,
customer information, and news about pending terminations, reasons for a
firing, phone codes or computer passwords. You may not divulge this
information while you are working for an employer or after you leave. In
some instances, you will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement
requiring you to keep company secrets after you leave an employer. Some
companies might offer to hire you specifically because they want you to
bring inside information about your former employer they can use. Even if
you don’t sign a confidentiality agreement, sensitive information you have
might be protected under state or federal laws

Importance of Confidentiality in Workplace

Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reasons. The data pertaining to

recruitment, compensation, and management of employees is naturally
sensitive. In the wrong hands, this information could be misused to commit
fraud, discrimination, and other violations. Some of the important reasons
for maintaining confidentiality are as:

Professionalism
To maintain a general degree of professionalism, it is important that your
personal details remain personal. Disclose your personal details to only a few
people and that too with discretion. Getting over-friendly with colleagues is a
major cause of office issues.

Safety

Personal details like annual income, marital status, and remuneration, if

revealed, can be misused to cause trouble to you or your organization.

Security

You may have access to sensitive information of the organization and some
of your personal details, like date of birth, could be your access code. In this
case, maintaining confidentiality becomes important for the security of the
information that is at your disposal.
INTERVIEW SKILLS

Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for their
job interview. Why, you ask? Interview skills are learned, and there are no
second chances to make a great first impression. These interview tips will
teach you how to answer interview questions and convince the hiring
manager that you are the one for the job

1. Practice good nonverbal communication: It's about demonstrating

confidence standing straight, making eye contact and connecting with a
firm handshake. That first nonverbal impression can be a great beginning
interview. Or quick ending to your

2. Dress for the job or company: Today’s casual dress codes do not give
you permission to dress as “they” do when you interview. It is important to
know what to wear to an interview and to be well-groomed. Whether you
wear a suit or something less formal depends on the company culture and
the position you are seeking. If possible, call to find out about the company
dress code before the interview

3. Listen: From the very beginning of the interview, your interviewer is

giving you information, either directly or indirectly. If you are not hearing it,
you are missing a major opportunity. Good communication skills include
listening and letting the person know you heard what was said Observe your
interviewer, and match that style and pace.

4. Don't talk too much: Telling the interviewer more than he needs to
know could be a fatal mistake. When you have not prepared ahead of time,
you may ramble when answering interview questions, sometimes talking
yourself right out of the job. Prepare for the interview by reading through
the job posting, matching your skills with the position’s requirements and
relating only that information.

5. Don't be too familiar: The interview is a professional meeting to talk

business. This is not about making a new friend. Your level of familiarity
should mimic the interviewer’s demeanor. It is important to bring energy and
enthusiasm to the interview and to ask questions, but do not overstep your
place as a candidate looking for a job.

6. Use appropriate language: It’s a given that you should use

professional language during the interview. Be aware of any inappropriate
slang words or references to age, race, religion, politics or sexual orientation
these topics could send you out the door very quickly

7. Don't be cocky: Attitude plays a key role in your interview success.

There is a fine balance between confidence, professionalism and modesty.
Even if you’re putting on a performance to demonstrate your ability,
overconfidence is as bad, if not worse, as being too reserved.

8. Take care to answer the questions: When interviewers ask for an

example of a time when you did something, they are asking behavioral
interview questions, which are designed to elicit a sample of your past
behavior. If you fail to relate a specific example, you not only don’t answer
the question, but you also miss an opportunity to prove your ability and talk
about your skills.

9. Ask questions: When asked if they have any questions, most

candidates answer, “No.” Wrong answer. Part of knowing how to interview is
being ready to ask questions that demonstrate an interest in what goes on in
the company. Asking questions also gives you the opportunity to find out if
this is the right place for you. The best questions come from listening to
what you’re asked during the Interview and asking for additional
information.

10. Don't appear desperate: When you interview with the “please, please
hire me” approach, you appear desperate and less confident. Reflect the
three Cs during the interview: cool, calm and confidence. You know you can
do the job, make sure the interviewer believes you can, too.
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https://www.arbill.com/arbill-safety-blog/arbill-safety-bid-182469-top-10-
workplace-safety-tips-every-employee-should-know

● https://www.safetyworksmaine.gov/safe workplace/rights-
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https://work.chron.com/meaning-confidentiality-workplace-21886.html

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https://www.speedupcareer.com/articles/confidentiality-in-workplace.html

● https://www.notredameonline.com/resources/negotiations/6-simple-
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https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/boost-your-interview-iq

● https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-application-1918163
WORK IMMERSION

Work Immersion is one of the course requirements for graduation. A Senior

High School student has to undergo Work Immersion in an industry that
directly relates to the student’s postsecondary goal. Through Work
Immersion, the students are exposed to and become familiar with
work-related environments related to their field of specialization to enhance
their competence. Specifically, the students are able to:

i. Gain relevant and practical industrial skills under the guidance of

industry experts and workers;
ii. Appreciate the importance and application of the principles and
theories taught in school;
iii. Enhance their technical knowledge and skills;
iv. Enrich their skills in communications and human relations, and
v. Develop good work habits, attitudes, appreciation, and respect for
work. These prepare them to meet the needs and challenges of employment
or higher education after graduation.
WORK ETHICS

Work ethics is a cultural norm that advocates accountable and responsible for the
work that one does add is basic in a belief that work has intrinsic value. The term is
often applied to characteristics of people, both work and it play, in sports, for example,
work ethic is frequently mentioned as a characteristic of good players. Regardless of the
context, work ethics is usually associated with people who work hard and do a good job.

Step towards Better Work Ethics:

1. Attendance – Attendance and punctuality often have a large impact on individual
and team success. Tardiness and absenteeism can also profoundly impact job
performance and retention.

2. Character –An employer expects employees to work together toward achieving

the objectives of the company. The wise employee who is interested in having a good
relationship with an employer will try to develop certain desirable traits that will help
them to perform their jobs well so that the company can succeed

3. Teamwork – It is vital employees work as a team It is important not only to their

personal success and advancements, but also to that of their co-workers and to
company. Sometimes working as a team takes place in a classroom setting Teamwork
doesn’t necessarily mean helping your classmate. Teamwork in the classroom might be
as quiet as not to disturb your classmate.

4. Appearance – A person makes their first impression of someone in three

seconds If you appear unkempt and wrinkled, someone is going to think that you do
sloppy work. If you dress as a professional, your first impression will be excellent

5. Attitude – It is very important to demonstrate a positive attitude, appear self-

confident, and have realistic expectations for self Developing and maintaining a positive
attitude involves setting realistic expectations for ourselves at school and at work.
These goals should be challenging, but obtainable

6. Productivity – In order to be a productive student and employee, a person must

follow safety procedures, conserve materials, keep the work area neat and clean and
follow directions properly.

7. Organizational skills – Employers consider effective time management and

organizational skills as good work habits. To begin managing wisely the time you spend
at work, to prepare for assignments at home, and to manage your life at home and work
simultaneously, you need to know and to put into practice some good time management
techniques.

8. Communication – Is how we interact with each other Communication whether it is

verbal or nonverbal must be clear, to the point, empathetic, and one must keep in mind
that we must always treat others as we would like others to treat us.

9. Cooperation – involves developing good working relationships, following the

chain of command, good at conflict management, and being a good problem solver

10. Respect – it cannot be emphasized enough that every working relationship from
the top to the bottom of the chain of command is based on respect. Respect your
subordinates as you do your superiors.
EFFECTIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND TEAMWORK SKILLS

Conflict Resolution Techniques

Consider the following conflict resolution techniques to help resolve issues in

your office:

Listen. Then Speak Out

Believe it or not, just listening to an employees issue is the first and
most important step in resolving conflict. You should simply listen to all
parties involved to completely understand the nature of conflict and then
start troubleshooting solutions.

Gather the Group

As a leader, you’ll need to arrange a meeting with all involved
parties to discuss the issue Give everyone a chance to speak, this is a good
opportunity to hear all sides and gain a full understanding of the conflict.
Having a group meeting may also expedite a resolution that will satisfy
everyone.

Be Impartial
Don't take sides! In a leadership position, you shouldn’t display any
sort of opinion. That favors one person over another. If you are partial
towards one person, try to access the situation from all sides to come up
with a fair and reasonable solution.

Do Not Postpone Conflict Resolution

Address the conflict immediately. Otherwise, the situation could
escalate and could affect employee performance. Just make sure not to
address the situation too quickly or without careful consideration, as your
decision will directly affect the demeanor and performance of your staff

Promote Teamwork
Encouragement and motivation are powerful. Remind your staffs of
successful projects that require teamwork to complete. This is one most
effective conflict resolution techniques and will really make the employees
think about the importance of working in a team.
Broadcast Praise
As stated above, the power of encouragement and motivation can
be multiplied when it is spread to recognize those who are modeling the
teamwork and cooperation that is desired within any conflict. Try to give
suitable models in these instances because behavior modeling can be risky if
there are elements in the model that are undesirable.

It's important to note that while resolving workplace conflicts, you need to
consider your company’s regulations and policies. With the right conflict
resolution training, you’ll have the tools and techniques necessary to keep
harmony among your team!
JOB APPLICATIONS

The job or employment application is the official form that employers

ask all applicants for a position to fill out. The job application is filled out
offline in a pen and paper format or, increasingly, online. The job application
provides a consistent format with the same questions that must be answered
by each person who applies for an open position

The job application is a legally defensible listing of your job

applicant’s employment history, educational background, degrees,
qualifications, references, and more

Unlike the resume and cover letter that are written and formatted to
highlight the applicant’s most significant and impressive credentials, the job
application is a listing of questions that require factual responses Dates of
employment, positions held, names and contact information for supervisors,
dates of degrees, name, address, and phone number are Examples of facts
required on the job application.
Why Do Employers Require Job Applicants to Fill Out an Employment
Application?

The job application is used for assorted reasons by employers. The job
application allows the employer to collect the potential employee's signature
verifying that all statements on the job application are true.

The applicant's signature on the job application allows the employer

to verify the truth of all content and gives permission for reference checking,
background checking. Criminal history checking, and often, reviewing the
results of drug testing.

The job application provides names and contact information of

references and employers, especially direct supervisors. Depending on the
application, the job application asks for the applicant’s social security
number and the applicant’s available work schedule. The job application asks
whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime. The military
record is also requested on a job application.
 Finally, most job applications ask if the potential employer can
contact the applicants current employer for employment information. A
negative response is not a statement about the applicant; rather it is viewed
as normal that an applicant wants to protect their current employment.

All job applications end with the applicant' s signature certifying that
all stated is true and granting the potential employer broad permissions to
check the applicant’s suitability for employment and to check the applicant's
veracity.

Courteous employers who seek a reputation as an employer of choice,

send an application acknowledgment letter. The next step an applicant
should expect is either an applicant rejection letter or a request for an
interview or phone screen.
With application materials fraud escalating, employers also need to know
who they are hiring