Professionalism in the Workplace
		by Lori Brandl Williams Group Project Consultant

When you think about professionalism in the workplace, what images come to your mind?  The first thing that comes to my mind is the way people dress; however there is much more to professionalism than attire. 

Conversation, attitude, manners, integrity, time management and even email and voicemail practices, among other things, have a large influence on your patients’, staff’s and other businesses perception of professionalism in your practice. 

Sometimes we get so accustomed to our day to day activities that we forget what it means to be professional.  In this article we will cover five different topics that will make your practice feel and look more professional.

Conversation
Do you have staff members that really enjoy visiting with each other and the patients, sharing stories and making patients feel welcome in your practice?  If you do, you know how invaluable these staff members are in your practice.  These staff members get to know your patients and build that relationship that so many people desire in the businesses they work with.  Sometimes these same staff members are the ones who keep the workplace fun, exciting and build relationships quickest with the other staff members. 

It is very important for your staff to have good relationships with each other as well as with patients.  Learning about each other and building relationships at work is much of what makes working together enjoyable and is what keeps people satisfied in their jobs...

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