4.4 - Ready for Work

There are ways an employee can present themselves that show they are ready to work:

• Dress code:
• Most companies have a dress code that employees must follow.
• This ensures that workers appear professional and can work effectively.
• Different jobs have different dress codes, for example a plumber will have tools on their person to make sure they can work more efficiently and office workers should wear a formal outfit to show they take their job seriously and look businesslike.
• Following a dress code shows that you are proud to work where you do and always makes a good impression.
• Presentation:
• Employees should make sure they are clean and hygienic before they go to work.
• This involves reducing bad body odour and wearing clean, suitable clothes.
• Presenting yourself well shows you respect your place of work and shows you are appreciative of your job.
• Attitude:
• Workers should maintain a positive attitude when working
• This will ensure you create a good impression on those around you and will ensure an enjoyable work environment for you and your employees.
• A 'can do' attitude shows that you are willing to try many things in order to work well and will persevere when faced with a difficult task. It also shows you are willing to be flexible to make sure things go well.
• A positive attitude will lead to a healthier workplace for you and those around you.