| 16 It is important that managers are approachable in the workplace |
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| 14 A good manager assists in resolving conflict between employees to help keep the workplace fair and equal |
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| 11 Commitment to work is a valuable employee attribute |
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| 41 On-the-job training helps with understanding the workplace rules (e.g., start times, finish times, break times, sick leave, holiday leave, and emergencies evacuation procedures). |
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| 52 Being able to work is important for independence |
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5
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| 25 A good understanding of the workplace culture is important when beginning a new job. i.e., dress code, social etiquette, workplace values and attitudes |
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4
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| 49 Punctuality is important in the workplace |
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| 24 It is important to have the right skills and abilities to contribute to the needs and productivity requirements of the workplace |
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| 4 Receiving honest feedback on work performance assists with personal and professional development |
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| 32 A sudden, unexplained change to the work schedule does not affect an employee’s ability to continue working as per usual (e.g., staff meeting, manager is off sick, work renovations) |
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| 10 Ongoing support from an employment co-ordinator limits work performance |
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| 6 Education training on Autism Spectrum Disorders for all employed staff is unnecessary in the work environment |
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| 3 Regular follow up by an employment co-ordinator during the probation period hinders the work progress |
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-4
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| 15 Communication skills (e.g., listening when others are talking, responding and interacting to conversations, body language) are unimportant in most workplaces |
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| 31 Reporting to several different managers, rather than one main manager for work is preferable |
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| 28 Constant, high level of support from an employment co-ordinator is required, even when an employee’s confidence in work skills increases |
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| 27 Working on a regular basis decreases life satisfaction |
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| 8 A support plan for work should only be agreed upon by the employer, not the employee, employment co-ordinator or any colleagues or managers involved |
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