#317 The lost art being Professional

professionalism" in the modern workplace. It highlights generational differences, noting that younger job seekers sometimes involve parents in the application process, and many companies find recent graduates lack essential professional attitudes. The video also points out that companies themselves contribute to the problem through increased reported abuse and a blurred line between work and personal life. Ultimately, it suggests that the traditional meaning of professionalism, once tied to specialized, trustworthy professions, has been co-opted by corporations to informally mandate behaviors, and this shifting definition, coupled with factors like AI's impact on education and a less clear path to career advancement, has led to a perceived decline in professional conduct.