August Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
Our employees are dressing too casual for everyday work. We do have a business casual policy that is now being revised. We still want to have our employees be comfortable but at the same time reflect that we are a business not at a weekend event. How can we impress upon them the importance of professional dress without doing away with the business casual policy?
Answer: It is important to realize, especially in these uncertain economic times, that the business community is very competitive where everything matters. You want your company to reflect a very professional environment and employees to have a business-like attitude; their appearance is the first thing your client will notice. Business casual is not weekend wear. It is relaxed professional dress. Bottom line: even though jackets are always necessary does not mean you can wear t shirts or flip flops to work. You can strengthen your policy by not allowing the clothing items that are weekend wear like flip flops.
Tip For Men:
Question:
What do you think about semi-open toe sandals for business casual dress? There are great Italian dress sandals that look great with dress pants.
Answer:
In the world of business consulting, law and finance, absolutely not; but in the world of art and fashion they can be acceptable.
Tip For Women:
Question:
I like very high heels but I notice ballet slipper(s)style shoes are becoming very popular. How can I look like a smart professional in ballet slippers and not take away my presence because I am short.
Answer:
The designers of ballet slipper shoes have added decorative ornaments to the shoe toes and even added a heel to them so they today have a very smart and business like look to them. What is more important to remember is choosing clothing choices where your slacks or skirt has a matching color and style in your jacket or top, as this will add height to you. Wearing a matching outfit in color and style and this will give the appearance of being tall.
The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
Question:
What is a good gift to give as a thank you to a client that is not too personal?
Answer:
Business clients love a good book or audio tape that will help them strengthen their business skills or something they can use for their office – a good example is a picture frame