Professionalism in the Workplace

Time Management 

• Arriving to work in a timely manner 
• Task prioritization of goals 
• Making best use of time 
• Give people ample notice if you are not able to attend an appointment or event 

Organized Work Environment 

• Keeping work space clean and organized 
• Respecting other's work space and clean after using 

Professional Emails and Messaging 

• Addressing individuals by name 
• Proofread messaging before sending 
• Using professional, objective and respectful language
• Avoid placing any personal information in emails or going into great detail about personal items 
• Ensure you are not breaching confidentiality standards in messaging and emails 
• Use a professional signature in email ending 
• Ensure voice message response is clear and professional 
• Return emails, phone call and messaging in a prompt manner 

 Writing a Professional Email 

1. Create an informative subject line 
2. Start with a simple and polite greeting 
3. Address the intent of email right away 
4. Include action items in email (can use bullet points and numbers if there is a large amount of information). Use concise and clear points and language 
5. Provide a polite end sentence of thanking them for their time or assistance or possibly wishing them a great day
6. Close with your contact information 

Dressing Appropriately 

• Ensure attire matches workplace setting
• Avoid anything with inappropriate imagery and language on it 
• Wear appropriate length of clothing 
• Ensure your attire looks professional but functional to complete tasks 

Boundaries 

• Make sure to know what your duties are and when you need to refer out or ask for guidance 
• Ensure you are supporting yourself in the workplace and outside your workplace in social, emotional, physical sense 
• Set realistic and manageable goals that can met 
• Respect coworkers space and work schedule, do not interrupt while they are assisting others 
• Remain personable yet professional and avoid engaging in gossip 
• Keep personal mobile devices silent or off 

Communication 

• Respect differences of opinion and try to understand where other people are coming from 
• Ask for consistent feedback on performance as appropriate 
• Acknowledge everyone throughout the day 
• Maintain good eye contact in interactions 
• Be mindful of non-verbal body language: tone, fidgeting, choice of words 
• Finds ways to continue to broaden your own personal and professional development