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Observing Appropriate Workplace Behavior
Professional behavior
builds trust & productivity
professional responsibility
punctual & accountable
be punctual and dependable (consistent attendance)
take ownership of tasks and deliverables
embrace growth and remain adaptable
use company resources efficiently and strictly for work
admit errors and address development areas
respect and professionalism
respect & inclusivity
great colleagues courteously
treat everyone fairly regardless of role/background
observe personal and professional boundaries for privacy
avoid profanity, sarcasm or inappropriate humor
minimize personal phone use (keep calls private, lower voice)
communication and interaction
clear & attentive
seek clarity: ask questions and avoid assumptions
practice active listening: give full attention, avoid interruptions
engage positively: build professional relationships
ethics and conflict management
no gossip & resolve issues
avoid gossip and negativity; focus on work-related matters
handle conflicts professionally; seek mediation when needed
support teamwork: assist colleagues and recognize shared goals
health
practice proper handwashing
brush teeth after meals (use toothpaste, mouthwash, breath spray)
use foot powder if necessary
haircut
get a haircut every 2-4 weeks
comb/tie properly
bangs must be kept above the eyebrows
natural hair colors preferred
hygiene
bathe regularly with deodorant/antiperspirant
face
trim or shave facial hair (beard, mustache, nose hair) apply sunscreen daily
nails & makeup
trimmed, clean, natural/nude colors, appropriate makeup and light fragrance
attire
clean, well-fitted, wrinkle-free, stain-free, match belt, shoes, and watch strap, maintain good posture (avoid slouching/closed gestures)
accessories
wear jewelry appropriately (restrict for safety if needed) professional eyeglass frames, follow company tattoo/piercing rules
id & uniform
wear required uniform and id, report lost ids properly, inform manager of cultural/religious accommodations
letters, documents, email, fax
impersonal, low feedback, good for simple information
cold / low richness / simple task
telephone, voice mail
medium richness
face to face, video communication
highly interactive, employs verbal and non-verbal cues, good for sensitive or difficult news
warm / high richness / complex tasks
f2f
highly interactive, sensitive topics, persuasive
group meeting
collaboration and agreement needed, not for just sharing info
formal tone; academic, business, gov’t, not for emotional messages
IM
quick exchanges, checking availability (both online)
phone
rapid exchange without nonverbal cues
video
interactive decision making across different locations
memo/report
memos (internal policies) reports (detailed complex info)
letter/fax
letters (formal external) fax (speed + written record)
republic act no 10173 (data privacy act)
the state protects the fundamental human right of privacy while ensuring the free flow of information to promote innovation
operational rules: only collect personal info (name, address, contact details) with caution, only collect data for legitimate purposes, always secure the consent of all concerned parties
responsible
the people who do the work to complete the task (the doers)
accountable
the person who signs off and ensures it gets done (the approver - only one per task)
consulted
the subject matter experts who provide input before the work is done (two-way communication)
informed
those kept in the loop on progress or completion (one-way communication)