Professionalism In Workplace

Professionalism and Effective Communication in the Workplace

When we hear someone use the word professionalism, usually it is used to describe one’s conduct on the job. So, what does it mean to be a professional?
According to The Balance, professionalism is defined as an individual’s conduct at work. The article points out that the quality of the root word professional is not restricted to what we describe as “the professions” which typically describes careers that require years of education and training with higher wages after completion. Careers that can be consider a profession include doctors, lawyers, or engineers, but the article also points out that a profession can include jobs that require minimal training with modest earnings to

Most employees feel that as long as you are doing your job well there is no need to display professional behavior in the work place. This is simply not the case, but it has everything to do with your behavior. The behavior you display on the job can have a profound affect on your working relationships with your boss, co-works and even the customers you serve. For instance you may be great at your current position on the job, but your co-workers and even customers have been complaining about your nasty attitude towards them. The attitude you displayed can have severe consequences and may even cost you your job. Professionalism is not just what you know, but also the behavior you display while on the

This is very important, not only on the job but in your personal life as well. When your late to work it may give off the impression that you do not like working and being there is just a waste of time. Arriving to work early shows dependability and that you care about your job. From my own experience, I do not like getting up early in the mornings. I set two to three alarms that help me wake up to get ready for work. If I know that I have to be to work at 8:00am. I set my alarm clock for 5:00am. This allows me enough time to wake up, groom, dress, have breakfast and travel to work. My morning routine allows me to get to work a half hour early and also allows me to gather materials or hear briefings in regards to projects we that will be carried out for that day or that week. Being on time is important with everything you do.
The second key to professionalism in the workplace is displaying a good attitude. When you enter your place of employment leave your personal issues at the door. Your mood on the job can affect others in a positive or negative way. Taking our your anger on co-workers and customers is never the way to go. You may want to take this time to find out what is causing your mood swings. If your unhappy with your current employer you may want to re-evaluate weather the position is a right fit for you. If that is simply not the case finding ways to ease stress