Professionalism in the 21st Century: Creating a Safe, Supportive, and Productive Workplace

In today’s ever-evolving professional landscape, the idea of professionalism extends beyond just how we present ourselves or communicate. True professionalism is about fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where every team member can thrive. This is why understanding appropriate workplace behaviour, organisational policies, and how to navigate potential challenges is more important than ever. 

What Does Professionalism Mean in the Modern Workplace? 

Professionalism today is about much more than just technical competence—it’s about ensuring a work environment where everyone is treated with respect, where issues are addressed effectively, and where the overall well-being of employees is supported. This is particularly crucial in the context of workplace safety, where laws and organisational policies play a significant role in shaping behaviour. 

At its core, professionalism involves: 

• Behaving in a way that contributes positively to the work environment 
• Understanding and adhering to workplace legislation and policies 
• Recognising and addressing inappropriate behaviour such as bullying, harassment, and discrimination 
• Supporting colleagues through challenges and maintaining a healthy work-life balance 

CORP Workplace Solutions offers a comprehensive range of services for recognising and managing workplace conflict and strengthening staff competency in resolving conflict. Our experienced CORP Facilitation Team brings a wealth of expertise in resolving conflicts between individuals, teams, and entire organisations. We are excited to share some of these insights with you in our upcoming workshop. 

What You’ll Learn in the Professionalism in the 21st Century Workshop 

Our Professionalism in the 21st Century workshop is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of what constitutes appropriate workplace behaviour, how to contribute positively to their organisation, and how to effectively manage challenges when they arise. 

Key Themes of the Workshop: 

1. Creating a Safe Workplace: Legislation and Individual Rights Learn about the legislation that governs workplace safety and your individual rights as an employee. Understand what it means to provide a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. 
2. Organisational Policies and Procedures Dive into the policies and procedures that help ensure a safe and respectful workplace. Participants will explore what’s working in their organisation and identify mechanisms and strategies for addressing issues when things aren’t functioning as they should. 
3. Identifying and Addressing Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination Discover the differences between one-off incidents of offensive behaviour and more systemic issues like bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Learn how to identify these issues and take appropriate action. 
4. Reporting Inappropriate Workplace Behaviour Gain clarity on the reporting process—who to report to, how to do so, and when it’s appropriate. Knowing your options for addressing workplace issues is essential for creating a respectful and safe environment. 
5. Understanding Grievances: Access, Process, and Limitations Understand the grievance process in the workplace, including how to access support, the steps involved, and the limitations of this process. This will empower you to handle grievances professionally and appropriately. 
6. Supporting Colleagues in Challenging Situations Learn how to support colleagues who are being bullied, harassed, or discriminated against. Providing support is an important part of maintaining a healthy workplace culture and fostering teamwork. 
7. Stress Management and Self-Care Stress is inevitable, but learning how to manage it effectively is key to maintaining professionalism. We’ll provide practical strategies for stress management and self-care, so you can stay balanced even when challenges arise. 

Who Should Attend? 

This workshop is ideal for employees at all levels, including: 

• Those who haven’t completed AWB training or those who haven’t taken it in the past 2 years 
• Anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of workplace professionalism 
• Professionals looking to improve how they contribute to a safe and supportive work environment 

Join Us for This Essential Workshop 

This engaging, interactive workshop combines group work, scenarios, and case studies to help you build your confidence in navigating workplace challenges, understanding organisational policies, and supporting a positive work culture. 

The workshop is priced at $291.03, and in just one day, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to enhance your professionalism and contribute to a safer, more respectful workplace. 

Register now through our CORP Public Workshop Calendar to secure your spot!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your professional skills and contribute to a healthier, more productive workplace. 

For further information or to enquire about arranging training for yourself or your team, please contact our CORP Officer at corp@corp.org.au