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Friday, October 4, 2013

There is a fine line between what is professional and what isn't

Throughout my time working at the Perth Wildcats, I have come to understand the way the other staff act around each other, how they treat the customers and the overall atmosphere around the office.

My first couple of times going to the Wildcats I noticed how all the men wore suit and ties and the ladies mostly wore skirts or work pants. I felt this immediately sets the tone for potential stakeholders when they come into the office and see how the staff are presented. If the staff were dressed in a more casual manner, they may send out the wrong message to others.

Once I got more familiar with my surroundings and understood where my place was within the company, I began to notice how the other staff members treated each other. All of the staff are seen to be equal, no matter what their title is. Even the CEO of the company is rostered on the clean the kitchen! The staff are all extremely friendly with one another, often acting more like siblings with the play fights and jokes that are happening. Whilst the staff may have fun with each other they also know when to be serious. They all get their jobs done and work extremely hard. In all the times I have been there I have never seen one staff member arrive after 8:30am or leave before 5:30pm.

I have also noticed that they treat the Wildcats players in a friendly, yet professional, manner. There is absolutely no fraternising with the players. This would be one of the most unprofessional acts one could do when working in a company like the Perth Wildcats. Whilst it is exciting to see the players and get to know them off the court, without them there would be no business.

Keeping thing professional in every way is one of the most important things I have seen whilst completing my internship. Every person that walks through the doors is treated like they own the company. None of the staff are seen to be better than anyone else but most of all they carry out their professionalism in a manner that makes each one of them approachable.