There are parts of your office persona beyond your work ethic that greatly influence how people see you.
The following eight habits are what will help secure you a favorable professional reputation.
By Leah Thomas, Fairygodboss for Business Insider
photo: Work ethic is important, but so are these interpersonal traits. mentatdgt/Shutterstock
We spend a good percentage of our lives at the office, which means people want to spend that work time with those who are positive and uplifting.
Working hard is important — this we can’t deny. But there are other aspects to your office persona that may be more influential in how people see you than hard work alone. Things like consistently being on time and having a positive attitude can help improve your professional image and make you a desirable employee, more so than simply staying late to work extra hours without being asked can.
While working hard can’t hurt your reputation, the following eight habits are what will help secure you a favorable name for yourself as a true professional.
1. Being on time
Timeliness is key when it comes to the way people view you in the office. Everyone is late every once in a while (and for most of us in New York, we blame this on the subway!), but being on time at least most of the time is extremely important. It shows you care, are consistent, and that you are reliable.
2. Having a voice — and knowing when to use it
Voicing your opinion in the workplace shows others you care enough to have your own ideas and that you are confident in yourself and your position within the company. The most influential people understand how to harness this as a means of powering their professionalism.
