A person’s character is represented by his or her work ethics. Having a strong work ethic says that a person has a high value regarding the job that one is performing, along with having a respectful behavior towards others and fully functioning in an effective way. Professionalism is one of the component included in the concept of work ethic, which describes how a person arrives to the workplace and successfully engulfs himself into doing the work. The following are the ways by which professionalism can be maintained,

i) Maintaining punctuality to the workplace is one of the major aspects of professionalism. A professional person should come in time before his or her shift, should settle in and be ready for work. Meeting with clients and appointments should be on time, and the work deadlines should not be exceeded.

ii) Another aspect of professionalism should be of being accountable towards the actions. Someone having a high degree of professionalism shall take the responsibility for their assignments, actions and any problems that may have aroused in the course of work.

iii) A professional employee must have the traits of being well organized. This increases the job efficiency and effective measures towards the completion of work.

iv) The employee must come in with a well tucked in shirt, pressed clothes and matching socks to meet the standards of appearance.

v) A person having a strong work ethic, makes sure when a job is taken up is done diligently and on time.

vi) A professional employee must have confidence but shouldn’t walk around the work place boasting about accomplishments. A person having a strong work ethic should have a humble and kind nature.