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Why Is Professionalism Important?

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Professionalism encompasses a worker’s behavior, appearance, and workplace ethics. Employees who have high standards of professionalism are frequently perceived as being more credible and reliable than their co-workers. As a result, professional employees are frequently regarded as their company’s leaders.

Credibility

Professionalism includes a worker’s candor, drive, and willingness to improve her performance. Thus, professional employees have more credibility in their workplace.

Work Environment

Because professional employees focus on the workplace before their personal problems and agendas, professionalism makes the workplace more comfortable for employees and clients alike.

Ethics

Professionalism encompasses a strong sense of ethics, which is crucial to running a successful business and avoiding legal problems.

Productivity

Workers with a professional attitude are able to focus on their work and avoid unnecessary distractions, which allows them to contribute more to the company.

Perceptions of Professional Workers

Employees who behave professionally are often perceived to be more competent and valuable to the company, which leads these workers to receive pay raises and promotions.

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Anna Green has been published in the "Journal of Counselor Education and Supervision" and has been featured regularly in "Counseling News and Notes," Keys Weekly newspapers, "Travel Host Magazine" and "Travel South." After earning degrees in political science and English, she attended law school, then earned her master's of science in mental health counseling. She is the founder of a nonprofit mental health group and personal coaching service.

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