From Plain to Professional

           Regardless of the type of business, a professional employee must have certain characteristics to be an asset to the company. First, an employee must be problem solver to make good business decisions. Second, a professional employee needs a positive attitude to create professional relationships. Third, an employee must be reliable to unify the company.

            A crucial characteristic in maintaining the professionalism of a company is to be a problem solver. A problem solver has the ability and mind-set to bring out the best of their abilities while working to improve a business. An effective problem solver helps make business decisions and shape the environment of the company in a positive way (Watanabe, 2009).

            A high degree of professionalism lies in having a positive attitude. Employees must display an optimistic view to maintain good relationships and benefit those with whom they associate, including employees, peers, clients, and customers. Displaying a positive attitude is done by showing passion for the work you do (LeMouse, 2014).

Reliability is extremely important in creating unity in a company, thus increasing professionalism. Employers and coworkers depend on each other to complete assignments accurately and on time, and doing so creates trustworthiness. “Often good quality work will not be enough to make up for a lack of reliability” (Polak, 2011).

A professional employee must demonstrate certain characteristics. Employees must be a problem solver to make good business decisions, they must have a positive attitude to maintain professional relationships, and finally, a professional employee needs to be reliable to create unity within the company. Together these characteristics will create a professional and coveted employee.

References

LeMouse, M. (2014). Positive attitude in the workplace. Health Guidance. Retrieved from http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/11630/1/Positive-Attitude-in-the-Workplace.html

Polak, R. (2011). Reliability in the workplace. Director of Maintenance. Retrieved from http://www.helimx.com/article/reliability-workplace

Watanabe, K. (2009). The importance of problem solving. Huffington Post. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ken-wantanabe/the-importance-of-problem_b_19051  .html