Etiquette

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15 office clothing choices you should never make in the summer Meredith Lepore

Even though we live in an increasingly casual world where yoga clothes or post-yoga class or you walked by a yoga studio and thought about it but frozen yogurt instead clothes are the norm for everyday wear there are still a few lines you cannot cross in offices. Now, yes, many office environments like startups have literally what seems like zero rules when it comes to attire and in the summer, boundaries are especially pushed because of the higher temperatures which some people view as an excuse to wear ANYTHING. Read More

Managers and employees have different ideas on what's a breach of etiquette Monica Torres

Doing the simple step of showing up on time can go a long way in the eyes of your manager. Unfortunately, too many of us are running late to work. Tardiness was the the most common breach of etiquette managers noticed in employees, a new Accountemps survey of 1,000 employees and 300 senior managers concluded. Read More

How to dress and stand out in the age of 'business casual'Ladders Contributor

Even though your company may deem business casual as the office dress code, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to follow it. If you do decide to overdress your fellow employees, could it help you or hurt you? It all depends on your company’s unique culture — and your mindset. Read More

This is one thing you shouldn't ever do during a job search Jennifer Parris

In short, you use lots of features and tools on your phone in your job search — except for maybe one: texting. Texting during your job search is still a grey area. Is text an acceptable job search tool? … Read More

7 words that make you sound passive aggressive at work Leah Thomas via Fairygodboss

Refrain from using these seven stereotypically passive-aggressive words when interacting with people at work, and you can avoid unnecessary and unproductive tension in the office. Read More

10 surprising ways you may be reinforcing sexism in the office Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

So how do you know if you’re perpetuating incivility toward other women in the workplace? Here are 10 signs that you could be the culprit. Read More

The Future of Work

15 business texting rules to live by Sophia Anderson

Like it or loathe it, people are spending an increasing amount of time on their phones, and continuous advancements in technology – particularly regarding social media and communication – means it can be hard to switch off from work and achieve a healthy work-life balance. But for all of its flaws, it’s this same technology that allows us to stay in touch with friends, family, colleagues and peers so easily – it’s literally at the touch of a button! … Read More

Here are the Top 10 ways people exact revenge on their coworkers Jane Burnett

Think about it: How many times has getting angry, led you to get even? If you’ve done so in the workplace, you’re not alone. Read More

Guy fired for being rude claims rudeness is part of his cultural heritage Monica Torres

A French waiter in Canada experienced the limits of workplace incivility when he was fired for allegedly acting aggressive, rude and combative to his coworkers. And now he’s suing his former employer for violating his human rights, arguing that he was not rude — he’s just French. Read More

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