Image and Etiquette
Bookmark this on Delicious The transition between university life and a professional workplace isn’t always seamless. Adjusting to a major shift in workplace culture, protocol and dress takes time and effort. That said, with training, seminars and resources, recent graduates and new hires can be well equipped to jump right in to a professional environment [...]
Posted on May 6th, 2013 by Jennifer
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Recently, The Globe and Mail released a report on the 50 most engaged workplaces in Canada. Engagement in the workplace, which, according to The Globe and Mail, is defined by “employees’ passion for their work and commitment to the company’s vision,” holds significant influence on a company’s success on so many levels: employee retention, [...]
Posted on October 18th, 2012 by Jennifer
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The home office: for independent consultants, this might be your headquarters. For those with a long commute, working from home might serve as a welcome balance between trekking to the city and staying productive in close quarters. Whatever the reason, working from home is a common practice – but one that requires practice to [...]
Posted on October 7th, 2012 by Jennifer
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What’s your workplace wellness plan? As an individual, it’s important to balance your physical health alongside a busy work schedule. As a manager, you are accountable for providing options for your employees to maintain physical wellness inside and outside the workplace, which can fit within the schedule and demands of your company. Physical health is [...]
Posted on September 20th, 2012 by Jennifer
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When a guest comes to your office, the first thing they encounter will not be you, but the reception space of your office. The entrance area will make the first impression on your client, partner or other guest – even before you have the opportunity! Your guest must encounter a comfortable yet professional space, [...]
Posted on September 18th, 2012 by Jennifer
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Directors, VPs, managers and other business leaders hold the keys to facilitating vital client and partner relationships, and so must present their best possible image and business etiquette skills when dealing with external contacts. Equally as important is for these company leaders to set the stage within their businesses and exhibit the same top-notch communication [...]
Posted on September 4th, 2012 by Jennifer
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For entrepreneurs choosing to follow their professional passion, starting a business from the ground up can be risky and daunting. Yet pure excitement and enthusiasm combined with experience from previous jobs can help to jump-start a business. The key to maintaining a successful business is to continue to grow and develop skills and offerings in [...]
Posted on August 27th, 2012 by Jennifer
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Bookmark this on Delicious In a recent article published in the Huffington Post,”the cabin crew of Virgin Australia–formerly Virgin Blue–has been asked to participate in a program called Elevate, an etiquette, wine-appreciation, grooming and body language class, in an effort to try to win business customers from flailing rival, Qantas.” What’s the reason for this [...]
Posted on July 30th, 2012 by Tazneem
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Earlier this month, the Financial Post featured an article on the latest addition to the workforce: Generation Y, also known as “Millennials,” or those born after 1982. The article, “Gen-Yers Require Care and Nurturing,” highlighted some general characteristics – both positive and negative – of the currently youngest employees. Still, an overall implication was that [...]
Posted on July 25th, 2012 by Jennifer
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Bookmark this on Delicious If you’re planning a trip to good ole’ Britain for the upcoming Olympics or for business – learning a few British etiquette tips will help you embrace British culture whether you’re greeting someone at the stadium or meeting a new client over afternoon tea. Here’s a selection of the “best of [...]
Posted on July 19th, 2012 by Tazneem
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