Socialprofessional

Socialprofessional is a neologism that blends the words social and professional. There is no universally accepted definition, and it does not correspond to a formal credential. In current usage, it is often employed in two related senses. In one sense, a socialprofessional is a professional who deliberately foregrounds social considerations in their work—ethics, inclusion, equity, community impact, and stakeholder engagement. In this sense, a socialprofessional might work in fields such as corporate social responsibility, community development, user-centered design with social impact goals, or public service, where social goals intersect with professional duties.

In a second sense, the term describes a person who maintains a social or communal identity within a professional context—someone skilled at building relationships, collaborating across teams, and navigating organizational culture. The label is sometimes used in discussions about the future of work, professional development, or workplace culture to emphasize social intelligence and collaborative competencies.

Because it is informal and ambiguous, the term is often encountered in contemporary blogs, articles, and discussions rather than formal curricula. Hyphenation and spelling vary: socialprofessional, social-professional, or as two separate words in some contexts.

Related concepts include social work, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder engagement, and professional ethics. See also: social entrepreneur, community development, sociotechnical systems.