Integrity

He is a principled person or he is a person of principles
maintains integrity means keeping words correctly, being honest with colleagues,
try to give credits, try to take fair decisions and refrain from sharing secretes
to others, avoid gossiping about others...
integrity is the act of behaving honorably, even not one is watching.
Integrity is the act of behaving honorably, even when no one is watching. People
with integrity follow moral and ethical principles in all aspects of life.
Integrity should extend to professional areas at work such as decision-making,
interacting with colleagues and serving customers or clients
What is integrity?
Workplace integrity is a set of core values and attributes that guide you to be
honest, trustworthy, dependable and use good judgment in your work. Having
integrity in the workplace means always choosing to do what is right and being
accountable for your actions. There are several ways you can use your actions and
behavior to show integrity in the workplace.
to provide high-quality service and maintain a positive reputation

Character traits related to integrity
While integrity is more of a quality than a skill, it can still be developed over
time. To identify your personal strengths related to integrity, here are several
examples of attributes related to integrity:
Gracious
Those with integrity are gracious when others provide assistance. They express
gratitude and recognize achievements for people they work with. To demonstrate
gratitude, always be sure to say “thank you” when someone does you a favor, helps
you or takes time out of their schedule for you. Take time to send a follow-up
email after an interview, phone call or meeting.
Respectful
People with integrity value other people by showing them respect at work. They do
their best to be on time to meetings, meet project deadlines and keep other’s
feelings in mind. You can demonstrate this trait by exercising punctuality, care
with your words and careful consideration of people’s ideas.
Honest
Integrity requires honesty. Those with integrity strive to be truthful. They own up
to mistakes and try to learn from them.
Trustworthy
People with integrity follow through on their commitments. To demonstrate
trustworthiness, avoid over-promising. If you’re unable to complete a task or meet
a deadline, be sure to let others know as quickly as possible. If you are trusted
with personal information, respect it.
Hardworking
Those with integrity strive to produce high-quality work on time, regardless of the
task. They recognize that everything they do can impact the organization, their
colleagues and business outcomes.
Responsible
Those with integrity take accountability for their actions. They are also organized
and proactive making sure they deliver on their responsibilities.
Helpful
When someone has integrity, they help those in need. This may be in the form of
lending their time for a project without being asked or offering to cover for an
employee in an emergency.
Patient
A person with integrity is able to tolerate challenges, delays and unexpected
obstacles while maintaining a calm, even demeanor. They wait their turn to speak in
meetings and one-on-one conversations.
How to display integrity in the workplace

Whether you’re working in a small business or a large corporation, your commitment
to integrity will impact the workplace. Acting with integrity not only helps show
employers you are capable of handling responsibilities that can advance your
career, it also helps foster a positive company culture.
Here’s are several actions you can take to demonstrate integrity and impact your
workplace environment:
1. Show up ready to work

Arrive at your workplace on time and ready to complete tasks. If you have a
conflict or a personal emergency, be sure to let a manager know immediately rather
than arriving late or being absent from work without notice.
2. Set a positive example

Whether you’re in a leadership position or not, it’s critical to set a good example
for the people around you. If you demonstrate positive behavior, others will be
more encouraged to do the same.
3. Be respectful during conflict

Having integrity means you stand up for your ideas opinions, but it also means you
avoid speaking negatively of others or using unprofessional language. When you
disagree with someone, take time to consider their point of view and respond
respectfully.
4. Practice accountability
It’s important you admit your wrongdoings and hold yourself responsible for
mistakes even when no one else is watching. For example, if you fail to meet a
goal, you should explain the situation to your supervisor and explore ways to avoid
the same outcome in the future.
5. Follow and enforce company policies

Company policies are developed to keep employees safe, foster professionalism and
promote efficiency. Take time to understand these rules and follow them.
6. Improve your work ethic

Take the time to ensure your work is done well and completed on or before the due
date. Strive to be productive during working hours and meet each task or assignment
with enthusiasm and motivation.
7. Respect property
Treat others’ belongings with care, including company property. Avoid taking
business supplies for personal use and be sure to return items to their owners.
Examples of integrity
For additional context about how to exercise integrity, here are a few scenarios
involving integrity in the workplace:
Example 1: Confronting gossip

During lunch, Jonah’s colleagues began criticizing a colleague’s inability to meet
deadlines and their manager’s failure to address the situation. After ensuring he
understood their concerns, Jonah suggested his colleagues discuss their concerns
directly with the employee and manager.
Example 2: Making hard decisions

Keiana was a developer assigned to develop code for a new product. Although she had
been working on the code for several months, she kept running into dead ends.
Instead of patching together a temporary solution that would allow her to use the
code she worked so hard to create, she decided to discuss the issue with her team
to crowdsource a solution. Her primary goal was to ensure the code didn’t lead to
problems down the road and/or undermine the quality of the product.
Example 3: Addressing issues of honesty

Amira, a sales rep for a software company, was asked by a potential customer
whether the company’s technology could perform a specific function critical to his
business needs. Amira wasn’t certain the software could handle his needs, so she
told him she would need to get back to him. Rather than provide potential
misinformation just to make the sale, Amira checked with the development team
first. After determining the product could perform the requested function, she let
her customer know. Not only did Amira earn the sale, but she earned trust and
respect from her client, too.
Example 4: Giving credit

Marco had been working for more than six months on a project and was near
completion. He was stuck on the last step of the project and was having difficulty.
His coworker, Yvonne, stopped by and noticed the project Marco was working on. She
gave him a useful tip on how to complete the final step. Marco thanked Yvonne for
her advice and, during the next meeting with his manager, explained how Yvonne’s
expertise helped him finish the project.
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He is a principled person or he is a person of principles

to provide high-quality service and maintain a positive reputation

How to display integrity in the workplace

1. Show up ready to work

2. Set a positive example

3. Be respectful during conflict

5. Follow and enforce company policies

6. Improve your work ethic

Example 1: Confronting gossip

Example 2: Making hard decisions

Example 3: Addressing issues of honesty

Example 4: Giving credit

1) Need to learn and practice soft skills

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