Thursday, October 9, 2014

Professionalism in the Workplace


            In business there are many important characteristics of a professional employee. Employees show their professionalism when they are punctual and have integrity. Though these are not all of the characteristics of a professional employee, these are some of the more noteworthy characteristics that an employee should have.
            Punctuality refers not only to being on time at the beginning of the workday, but also refers to participating in all daily activities.  One piece of advice given to college graduates says: “Be punctual, ready to work and stay until the work is done, without complaining” (Gavzer, 2008). Punctuality is not about showing up on time and marking off of your professionalism checklist that you were punctual today.  It’s about being an active member of your work community and putting forth effort in every aspect of your job.
            Integrity refers to our honesty and firmness in our moral beliefs.  “Moral integrity requires one to distinguish right from wrong, and be prepared to speak up and act for right and against wrong, even under non-conducive circumstances” (Cleary, Jackson, Horsfall, & Walter, 2013).  An employee with integrity is an employee who can be trusted in all aspects of their job.
            Punctuality and integrity are two of the most important characteristics of professional employees because they are dependable to be on time and to play a large role in their organization.
           

References

Cleary, M., Jackson, D., Horsfall, J., & Walter, G. (2013). Promoting integrity in the workplace: A priority for all academic health professionals. Contemporary Nurse , 45 (2), 265.

Gavzer, K. (2008). 10 rules for life after graduation. Vetinary Medicine , 6.



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