Workplace Cell Phone Etiquette – 7 Smart Tips Good cell phone etiquette is a must in today’s technology-driven workplace. And, it’s part of good business etiquette and office courtesy. Most people don’t intend to be rude on their smartphones. They just aren’t intentional about using these indispensable devices in a respectful, inoffensive way. Unfortunately, many companies still do not have policies on smartphone… Read More
Office Cubicle Etiquette: 3 Secrets for Success Cubicle etiquette is essential if coworkers are to coexist peacefully and have a productive day. It’s part of good business etiquette. If you’re a cubicle dweller, you know the positives to this work arrangement—a more connected staff and sense of camaraderie. But, also there are negatives and challenges—a lack of privacy, more interruptions, and increased… Read More
Career Advancement Tips: 10 Easy Ways to Spring Forward March is the month when we spring forward. It’s a great time to reflect on career advancement. Spring forward by making sure your workplace manners, business etiquette, and attitude are reflecting on you in a way that shows you’re a person who’s not only likeable and approachable…but also, promotable. Here are ten easy career advancement… Read More
7 Workplace Etiquette Tips to Build Teamwork in Any Economy No one would dispute that today’s gloomy economic news is a concern for workers everywhere. But, did you know that using workplace etiquette to show courtesy and respect to those in your department or team is a winning way to build up your team? Workplace etiquette pays in two ways for you and your team.… Read More
Stop By, Stay Awhile: Business Etiquette for Company Picnics Employees are often hesitant to attend company picnics because they are unsure about the proper business etiquette and protocol. All the uncertainty about what to wear, how casual to be with superiors, whether to talk shop, and if it’s smart to outshine the boss in a volleyball game make them consider not attending at all.… Read More
Business Casual: What NOT to Wear on Casual Friday Casual Friday is designated as a day when professionals may dress in business casual attire. Often this means employees may wear nice jeans, casual slacks, casual tops (women) and nice polo shirts for men. Bottom line: appropriate Casual Friday office attire is part of good business etiquette. The goal is to still present a professional… Read More
Workplace Etiquette: 4 Ways to Show Courtesy to Coworkers Successful employees have good workplace etiquette that begins with “strong interpersonal skills” according to Joseph Grenny, co-author of the best seller Crucial Conversations. Interpersonal skills include common courtesies. However, sometimes it seems courtesy has gone the way of the typewriter. Many business professionals spend 40 plus hours a week with coworkers, often in cramped quarters… Read More
NewsOK: Political Gab at Work Read this article in which I was interviewed by the Oklahoman. NewsOK Workplace Political Gab 02-05-08… Read More