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Professionalism is defined by Britannica Dictionary as ‘the skill, good judgment, and polite behavior that is expected from a person who is trained to do a job well’.
Training for the workplace may not be readily available when in and after high school and university, however employees can still be trained to be able to be productive and efficient in the workplace. When, as a staff member, I know what is expected of me, I am able to work towards meeting that standard. If I know and decide not to work professionally, then I choose not to be diligent with my behaviour.
Understanding the importance of time keeping in reference to working hours, how to write an email, timely communication and understanding that stressful situations will arise and how to handle them can equip job seekers and employees with the tools to be able to increase their longevity at the particular workplace and have more ownership on their work. There would be more mindful of their personal responsibility and effects of their actions on the organisation.
For employers, recruitment costs would be lower as staff retention increases. There would also be reduced conflict as there would be a greater understanding of expectations.
As a job seeker to be able to have a better chance in securing a job or promotion respectively, soft skills (also known as people skills) are important. It can help you to have better working relationships through good communication and work ethic and can even support your career growth as a result. Technical skills are also important for the role you have, however, if you are not able to be accountable for your work, then this can lead to a short stint in your job with or without a recommendation for your next role.
Training for the workplace can take place at various times:
- In high school
- After school
- In university and after
- When looking for a job
- Onboarding new entry level employees
- When someone is already employed
Investing in training now can help to:
- Avoid or reduce future avoidable employment issues
- Better office relationships
- Increased customer satisfaction which in turn positively affects the company’s reputation
If you are in need of training for your staff or students in preparation for the workplace, please feel free to reach out to us on lagbaraltd@gmail.com.
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