Habits that can break you
Bad habits can do much more
damage at work than you anticipate.
Follow these tips to play it
safe
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Annoying your boss with
your unprofessional hab its could cost you your job. Avoid letting your bad
habits get the best of you. Demonstrate the following professional behaviours
at work.
“Punctuality is critical,“
said Rosalinda Oropeza Randall, an etiquette and civility expert. “The
professional thing to do is to arrive on time, ready to do what is expected,“
she says. Similarly, being late for meeting shows that you don't respect your
co-workers and the meeting organiser.
“Keeping people waiting can
be construed as inconsiderate, rude, or arrogant,“ said Randall.
Being negative all the time
Repeatedly responding to
suggestions with a pessimistic or contrary attitude can be construed as being
uncooperative. A recent survey showed that 62 per cent of employers are less
likely to pro mote employees who have a negative or pessimistic attitude.
Talking about political issues
“Before you pull up your
soapbox, you should be aware that in most cases, free speech in the workplace
is limited or non-existent when it comes to controversial movements or topics,“
said Randall.
As an employee expressing
yourself at work, it turns out you have fewer protections than you'd think -and
if your boss doesn't like what they hear, you could get fired for it.
Spouting off on social media
Your company may have a
specific policy outlining how you may use social media, so it's always a good
idea to get acquainted with your employee handbook.
But generally, many
employers take a negative view when you use social media to complain about your
boss, co-workers, or clients, share company secrets, represent the company in a
negative way, or make offensive comments.
Practising poor hygiene and grooming
You want to look like you
take your job seriously when you walk into work, and your hy giene and
appearance play a role in that. Your boss may wonder whether your attitude
about how you present your self extends to your work and you may be passed over
for a promotion, overlooked when it's time to meet with a client or rep resent
the company at a conference, and not invited to social gatherings.
Being a slob
“Whether you're at your
desk or in the break room, being known as the office slob is never a
compliment,“ said Randall. Leaving your mess behind shows a lack of
responsibility and depicts arrogance and immaturity. Similarly, your workspace
can be a reflection of you.
Discussing personal problems
There are two problems that
come from openly discussing your divorce at work: First, you just don't look
like you are actively employed when you spend hours a day dishing about your
ex. Second, you're discussing a personal problem at the office when you're
supposed to be a maestro at solving problems.
Swearing
Using foul words or
questionable language is considered unprofessional. Swearing demonstrates that
you aren't able to calmly and thoughtfully deal with a situation.
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