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Casual Friday at Work: Boosting Productivity and Morale in the Workplace

Empuls

Then picture the glorious relief washing over you as you walk into the office on Friday, clad in jeans and a comfortable top. Casual Friday - a tradition as ingrained in office culture as free coffee and watercooler gossip. Casual Friday, while a welcome respite from formality, has its own set of unwritten rules.

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clients don’t understand what I do, business casual for men, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, clients don’t understand what I do, business casual for men, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. My office is switching to somewhat hybrid work for a trial period. I’ve stayed and enjoyed work because I valued the organization and my coworkers. Here we go….

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should the interviewer dress up, I can’t afford to go to an event recognizing my work, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, should the interviewer dress up, I can’t afford to go to an event recognizing my work, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Does it look unprofessional or disrespectful to dress so casually when candidates are so dressed up? I can’t afford to go to an event recognizing my work.

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HR pro Jose Alvarez asks employees to tell him three ways he can help

HR Brew

Jose Alvarez’s mother worked at the school district in the Houston suburbs where he grew up. He later earned his MBA in HR management, and he’s been working to “help people excel in their careers” ever since. What’s the best change you’ve made at work? Each week, we chat 1:1 with an HR Brew reader.

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it’s your Friday good news

Ask a Manager

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news! But I then reconnected with a recruiter that I had used in the past and they started going to work for me. Thank you for giving me such a window into how the work world works to help me get on my feet!”

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7 dos and don’ts of business etiquette in 2020

Business Management Daily

While once upon a time a suit and tie, uber professional communication and an ultra-polished look was the norm, today, casual attire is more acceptable along with nontraditional hair colors and piercings in places other than the ear lobe. Do Wear More Casual Attire. Do showcase nontraditional hair colors and piercings.

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it’s your Friday good news

Ask a Manager

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news! 2. “I work a series of jobs based on contracts that last anywhere from 1-5 years. Well, I happen to know this hiring manager from some prior work we did together. No regrets at all!