Tracey Weston's List: Social Networking

This website did a study of the relationship between career-life fit and ethical behavior at work. The way people communicate today and share ideas has changed a great deal just over the last couple of years. The latest trend for communication is social networking. This website did a study which was just conducted in 2009 and showed that 74% of those surveyed believe it's easy to damage a reputation on websites like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. It's up to the company or employer to have certain policies and protocols regarding use of the internet, especially if employees are using these websites while working. Employers also believe that they have every right to see how their employees portray themselves on some of these social networking sites and make sure that they are portraying themselves in a professional manner. A manner that would be respectable to the company. 53 of the employees surveyed feel that there reputation on social networking sites is none of the employers business. Why not represent yourself in a professional manner. Don't put anything on line that your employer would disapprove of - why risk your job or future employment - especially in todays economy. Think before you post!

This webiste offers some suggested professional behaviors to learn. It talks about a college student from the University of North Carolina who learned these important professionalism values while working her first job at a local newspaper: 1.) Look at your calendar the moment you sit down at your desk. This makes it easier to handle the little responsibilities that slip our minds. 2.) Hit your keyboard by nine am. (If your start time is 9:00am). If you start at nine am, get there a little early so that by 9:00 am, you are ready to start the day. 3.) Don't use your computer at work for anything that you would not want your employer to see. Most companies these days have the ability to track your keystrokes. Don't look at any websites or private email that your boss would find unprofessional. 4.) If you want to develop a professional relationship outside of the office, do it in a professional manner. Your interactions need to be clearly understood and you need to maintain professional boundries. Follow these simply suggestions and this will help you to get on your way to being more professional in the workplace!

This is a website which talks about important workplace behaviors. Some annoying behaviors to avoid in the workplace that create a negative impression are: talking on the phone or playing on the computer during a meeting, loud sighing noices, and complaining - a deadly habit to have. Your behavior will determine your reputation - and your success. Another important workplace behavior is being punctual. Get to work on time. One in five managers say that thay may fire an employee who is late more than 3 times in one year. The company that I work for has a policy in place to avoid this. If you are just starting a new job, behavior is very important. Be friendly, keep a positive attitude and make sure that your workspace is clean and clear of clutter. Gain respect from your co-workers - observe and listen, pull your own weight and once again - maintain a positive attitude. Demonstrating these workplace behaviors whether you are a new employee or not - are important key factors for maintaining professionalism in the workplace.