PROFESSIONALISM
Since we’re all adults, at least in the legal sense, and understand that professionalism within the workplace is an absolute must, or I’d like to assume you know, I'll skip the intro explaining its importance. I mean, we all know bad attitude, not dressing accordingly and not respecting your co-workers and superiors, is just bad form. Theres a theoretical myth thats commonly misconstrued by the common employee; “As long as I do my job well, who cares?”. If I’m being one billion percent honest, everyone who surrounds you within the work place cares. Co-workers, administration office assistants, superiors, employer’s and yes even the mail man you have a two-second interaction with once a week. They all care because they’re the ones who have to interact with someone believing in this idealism on a regular basis. How an individual presents themselves in all aspects of professionalism brought into the workplace matters immensely. To those who believe this myth, don’t lie to yourself, it's a bad habit. So for the sake of all your co-workers, have some respect, loose that act commonly known as the “resting b##ch face” and throw on a smile, even if you’re miserable.
Incase anyone needs a refresher, lets go over the most important basics of professionalism in the workplace.
THIS ISN’T THAT MOMENT TO SHOW UP FASHIONABLY LATE
Prioritize time to assure that you’re a few minutes early, on time and ready to work for the designated time thats scheduled. When an employee does not show up on time, it gives the distinct impression to co-workers and more importantly to the employer that you don’t take your position serious.
CHECK THE ATTITUDE AT THE DOOR
Its important when coming into a place of work to check the emotions at the door, regardless of whats going on outside the work environment. Its understandable that everyone has bad days or personal issues going on in life. It's inevitable. However, projecting that feeling onto others can cause low moral and confrontation that had nothing to do with others within the workplace, just by the misunderstanding of one person in a bad mood and putting that onto others around them. Its important to keep positive personality traits while dealing with everyone involved at work.
DRESS TO IMPRESS
Dressing appropriately sounds like common sense but you wouldn’t believe how many people forget this rule of thumb. Some may wear outfits that are far too reviling, causal, etc. Know the environment and dress accordingly. If the employee is not sure, don’t be shy to ask. Observe surrounding employees too.
KEEP WORK LIFE AND PERSONAL LIFE SEPARATE
Theres nothing worse than confiding in a co-worker and mistaking the relationship as friends, to find out an X amount of time later, half the office knows. Its important to keep the two separate and if co-workers become friends, its important to not talk about personal matters outside the office life where other employees can hear the conversation.
OFFER ASSISTANCE
Offer assistance for others without having a superior or colleague ask for it. Not only will it show leadership and taking an extra step in showing how serious the job is taken, but also shows charismatic qualities that can go far, and others may be more inclined to help you in a time of need.
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Agreed!
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