Significance of Positive Attitude at Workplace

“WORKPLACE ETHICS” The set of values, morals principal and standards that are needed to be followed by both employee and employer.

This set of rules can be instigated by the organization as a moral code that guides the behavior of employees with respect to what is right and wrong in regard to behavior and decision making.

It is essential to understand that ethical behavior in the workplace can encourage Positive Attitude

Having a positive attitude in the workplace can make your job better, and also improve the way people view you as a person.

A positive attitude is significant for many reasons.

In this article, you will learn about 5 major factors that help you to project a positive attitude at work.

1.    Appearance:

A professional appearance is imperative not only in an interview but also in internal and external meetings, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. This is likewise true for yourself and for the company that you are representing. Whether you are the receptionist or the mailroom clerk, you must remember that you are not invisible.

This is an undeniable fact that during our professional lives we all are being arbitrated on our appearance. To be noticed and recognized we need to take the time to make a good impression on others.

The clothes we wear depend on the environment in which we work within, so take a look at what are your colleagues wearing. If they are all dressed in corporate attire and you are wearing a t-shirt from that concert you went to last night maybe, it’s time to upgrade your wardrobe!

Feeling confident about your appearance enhances your self-confidence and attitude not only in the workplace but also in a social environment. We should encourage everyone to feel comfortable with what they choose to wear but remember,

Dress for the job you want not the job you have!- Christina Stanissiotis.

2. Positive Language:

Start with language, your words are the window of your mind, selection of words is very important especially when you are at work. No matter how stressed you are how much pressure of deadlines are there, Profanity is not acceptable. Use bad language or immediately emit negativity in your surroundings. Avoid using slang in your conversation. It kills your image no matter how competent you are. 

“The language we use influences the way we think”- Steven Pinker

3. Criticism:

If you have a difference of opinion regarding any matter and you need it to communicate it to your subordinate or manager, never start with criticizing anyone uses the method where you begin with appreciating the positive points and then contribute your constructive feedback.

4. Don’t Complain

Every day is not good but there is no need to tell this everyone around you. You may have been stuck in insane traffic that morning or experienced a 45-minute delay for your public transport or the Uber Driver annoyed you by canceling or shifting rides but you can’t let those variables affect your work.

If you are in a bad mood, ensure you walk it off before you get to the office. That way, it is useless wasting your energies in ranting to your colleagues about how terrible your morning was.

5. Take the Lead Role

You’ve become a role model in the team, so naturally, management will see that you have the leadership qualities to take on the next special project. The team members will respond well to your leadership and you will be given additional responsibilities to help you climb up the ladder in the office.

“Positive thinking is powerful thinking. If you want happiness, fulfillment, success and inner peace, start thinking you have the power to achieve those things. Focus on the bright side of life and expect positive results.” – Germany Kent