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February Tips For Professional Success
Tip for Organizations:
Should we have a dress code policy?
Answer:
Dress code policies and manuals started more than 20 years ago with casual and business casual days in the workplace. There were workshops and one or two books about dress code guidelines. This practice of having a dress code policy depends on the organization and culture of the work environment. A simple statement and do’s and don’ts in the employee manual is what most companies have in place.
Communication Question:
Question:
How can one go about strengthening listening skills?
Answer:
To strengthen your listening skills, start first by focusing on the speaker. Do not interrupt. Wait until the end of the conversation to ask questions. This will not only strengthen your listening skills, but it will also help validate the words and thoughts used by the speaker and listener.
Presence Question:
Question:
Should I wear socks or no socks for walking shoes, sandals, and sports shoes?
Answer:
The weather should determine whether you should wear socks or not with various styles of shoes. In the workplace, it will depend on the organization and their guidelines.
The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
Question:
Should invitations be made by paper, email, or text?
Answer:
Paper invitations always have a definite presence to them. The form of the invitation depends on the event and the impact you wish to create. Depending on the timing of the event, such as closer to the event, you may need to use a method where the invitee will receive the invitation sooner.