Professionalism in the Workplace

What does professionalism mean to you?

1. Wearing a suit?

2. Carrying a briefcase?

3. A combination of attitude, appearance and manners?

4. The way you speak, look, act and make decisions?

10 Elements of Professionalism in the Workplace:

• Appearance – dress code in your workplace? Casual Fridays?

• Behavior – what is expected? Helping others?

• Communication – verbally, nonverbally

• Attitude expected? Positive?

• Work ethic – what is this in your workplace? Being on time?

• Respect – shown how? Clean language?

• Integrity – means being honest?

• Accountability – take responsibility? expected in what ways?

• Commitment – means acting ethically?

• Adaptability – expectations? Being reliable?

Here are some conditions that support Professionalism in the Workplace:

• Safe to make mistakes

• Safe to learn from mistakes

• Opportunities to try again

• Encouragement to continue developing professionalism in your role

• Develop your own style of professionalism that fits into this workplace

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