Image and Etiquette
Bookmark this on Delicious We live in a fast-paced day and age where our lives revolve around working, rushing and tweeting. Some people rarely have the time to eat at the table with the family let alone pull up a chair for their significant other. In a recent article by Inside Scoop San Francisco, T.J. Jacobberger [...]
Posted on April 18th, 2012 by Tazneem
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Bookmark this on Delicious Are you a young, dynamic, energetic rookie employee? Are you ready to take on the world and climb the corporate ladder of success? All of us have felt the energy, drive and enthusiasm to learn new things at the job. You may just be starting out in your career, and you [...]
Posted on April 2nd, 2012 by Tazneem
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Bookmark this on Delicious Following a LinkedIn discussion on the appropriateness of smartphone’s use at the dining table, I was prompted by a colleague to write about the differences between generations, more specifically as to what they think is acceptable compared to what my baby boomer friends think is appropriate. I decided it would [...]
Posted on March 20th, 2012 by Jennifer
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Bookmark this on Delicious Bon voyage! As winter begins to drag on into its final months, it’s time for a much-needed vacation. You deserve it: hard workers owe it to themselves to go on vacation in order to prevent overworking and burning out. But don’t just drop everything and head south – be respectful [...]
Posted on March 8th, 2012 by Jennifer
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In any office, it is important to be respectful of others’ workspaces, as well as mindful of the presentation of your own. When your office layout is composed of cubicles or is an open environment, considerations of space and conduct are doubly important. As a component of the shared office, all the elements of your workspace – the volume of your voice, the cleanliness of your desk, the perfume you apply in the morning – will affect nearby colleagues as well as the general office atmosphere. In addition, with this type of setup a boss or supervisor can observe employees in a more detailed way: another reason to keep your self-presentation sharp. Finally, it is important to acknowledge the boundaries of each individual’s cubicle by not interrupting a colleague at any given moment.
Posted on February 28th, 2012 by Diane
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Bookmark this on Delicious How do you build strong relationships with your clients? For many, networking with clients outside the office is as important as the work done during business hours. This often takes the form of extensive dinners or late nights of eating and drinking. However, as we head into the New Year [...]
Posted on January 17th, 2012 by Diane
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Are you vacationing this Christmas on a sunny beach or in a faraway romantic city? Or will the New Year bring business travels to out-of-town meetings or conferences? Wherever your travels take you, most likely you will choose to stay in a hotel as your accommodation. There’s nothing new about a weekend in a standard hotel – we’ve been checking in and out of them since our childhood vacations and continue to frequent them on our business trips. Even so, a reminder of the protocol for hotel visits is always beneficial when packing up to leave home. Whether on holiday or business, one must remember that staying in a hotel does not allow for the same privacy and personal space as being at home – and must be aware of how to act accordingly.
For either vacation or a business trip, here are a few tips for a courteous and appropriate hotel stay:
Posted on December 18th, 2011 by Diane
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It’s December 23rd, and all you want is to be home with your family in time for Christmas. Instead, you are stuck in an airport with thousands of other stranded travelers. Weather delays, crowded airports and planes, the potential of missing Christmas altogether – there are many reasons why travel can be the least desirable part of the holiday season. Fuses are short and tension is running high, often leading to conflict or rudeness between stressed travelers. But there is no reason for disrespectful behaviour; the holiday season should be a time to show extra kindness and joy. Here are few tips for traveling with courtesy and with style – certainly a wonderful holiday gift to your fellow travelers!
Posted on December 7th, 2011 by Diane
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Consider your usual written correspondences: most likely you write and receive dozens of emails every day, and text messages fly in and out of your cell phone. Concise and rapid messages are ideal on busy workdays when there are plenty of proposals, meetings, and follow-ups to fill up your schedule, not to mention your inbox – and now, PDAs and tablets have made written communication more efficient than ever. Of course, when we are so accustomed to quickly skimming messages on a screen, receiving a classic handwritten card or note is a special occasion. This is why writing Christmas cards is one of my favourite holiday traditions – it is a wonderful yet extremely simple gesture that sustains personal connections not only between loved ones at the holiday season, but also between business contacts and partners.
Posted on November 28th, 2011 by Diane
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When it comes to corporate gift giving, many people tell me they feel they are navigating a mine field. Spend too little and you risk seeming unappreciative; too much and you risk embarrassing both your client and yourself.
As the holidays approach, rather than feeling anxiety over what to give, look at this as an opportunity to strengthen the bond with your clients, and express how you appreciate working with them. It isn’t hard if you follow few simple do’s and don’ts.
Posted on November 24th, 2011 by Diane
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