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Professionalism in the Workplace: A Guide to Standards and Etiquette

This guide covers the key aspects of professionalism, from honesty and empathy to personal appearance and hygiene, for a successful career. It emphasizes the importance of traits like dependability, willingness to learn, and teamwork.

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Professionalism in the Workplace: A Guide to Standards and Etiquette

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  1. Professional Employment Standards1.01 PP3

  2. Honesty • Fair or straightforward conduct • being respectful of people, their possessions, and yourself • Knows right from wrong • Is truthful and reports any errors truthfully

  3. Empathy • Being able to identify / understand another person’s feelings, thoughts and situations • Able to imagine how it would feel to be in another’s circumstances • Be able to effectively communication

  4. Dependability • Ability to be trusted or relied upon • Arriving on time Performing all chores carefully & on time • Maintain good attendance record • Able to work independently

  5. Willingness to Learn Be willing to learn and adapt to changes

  6. Patience Be tolerant and understanding, learn to control your temper

  7. Acceptance of Criticism Be willing to accept criticism and learn from it.

  8. Enthusiasm Enjoy your work and display a positive attitude

  9. Self-Motivation The ability to begin or follow through with a task without constant direction.

  10. Tact The ability to say or do the kindest or most fitting thing in a difficult situation.

  11. Competence • Being qualified and capable • of performing a task. • Never does anything that he or • she is not trained to do

  12. Responsibility Being willing to be held accountable for your actions.

  13. Discretion Using good judgment in what you say and do

  14. Team Player • Individual willing to work with a group to reach a common goal. • Desires a positive outcome

  15. In closing • Each of these characteristics and attitudes must be practiced and learned. • Some take more time to develop than others.

  16. Personal Appearance • Good Health: • The state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease. • dependent upon person

  17. Professional Appearance • creates a positive impression and fosters professionalism. • Always wear visible name badge • Cover Tattoos

  18. Professional Attire • Nails: • Clean • Short and free of snags • Polish free • Natural

  19. Professional Attire • Hair • Clean • Brushed • Long hair should be off of collar and pulled back .

  20. Professional Attire • Jewelry: • Small hoops or studs in ear lobes – one pair only • Second hand watch • Always clarify organization policy

  21. Professional Attire • Shoes • Clean and supportive • Provide protection (closed toe/heel) • Clarify facility policy

  22. Professional Attire • Makeup • Natural • Enhance beauty

  23. Personal Hygiene • Be free from offensive body odors – bad and good • Good oral hygiene • cleanliness

  24. Professional Attire • Uniform • Abide by organizational policy • Clean • Neat • Wrinkle free

  25. Professional Appearance • First impressions do count • You should always dress appropriately • Someone is always watching you

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