Social Media as the Dictator of Changes in Professionalism

Social Media as the Dictator of Changes in Professionalism The classical model of professionalism keeps evolving with time due to the influence of technology on office and dress etiquette. New fashions advocating for casual wear during working days have been adopted. Comfortable dressing codes at workplaces ensure that employees work effectively with no disturbance. Such an aspect aids them in delivering quality results and serving their clients well. This essay explains how the classical model is changing, the focus of professionalism in the twenty-first century, and what influences these changes. Professionalism has continued to evolve and has become more focused on competence for quality outcomes. According to Van Mook et al. (2009), technology has enabled an exchange of ideas between professionals, increasing their cognitive skills. This aspect ensures that new ideas become well-explored and incorporated into the corporate world, improving professionalism in different workplaces. As earlier stated, technology is the manipulator of all these phenomena, and social media precisely is the most significant influencer of the classical model. Social media has enabled the successful sharing of information effectively and quickly, impro...