The Employment Expert blog

How happy are you at your current position? Are you just considering leaving, or do you already have one foot out the door?

Professionalism is the way an individual conducts themselves at work. Your attitude, words, and actions together present a picture of you. And if you think no one will notice whether you act professionally or not, think again. No matter what your job is—from waitress to lawyer and everything between—professionalism is a sign of an employee who cares. Your customers, clients, boss, and coworkers will recognize you as knowledgeable and hardworking. It also shows that you respect others and are responsible.

This is part 2 of 2 blogs discussing work absences. Read part 1 here.

If you're often absent from work, you're missing out on money. Your employer is affected by lost productivity, and your coworkers experience the frustration of picking up your slack. We all have things happen sometimes that are out of our control. However, there are situations that we can - and should - plan for. Remember, your boss can find plenty of other people who would make it to work under the same circumstances.