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Yes, You Need to Dress Better at Work

On The Job

Not only do others see you as more powerful, but you see yourself as more powerful when you ditch the Captain America t-shirt and ripped jeans. The problem for employees today is that workplaces have become more casual. Khakis, polo shirts, sneakers and a ratty backpack are standard attire for many employees. A nice suit.

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Guest Post: Simple Green Office Practices

Eco-Office Gals

As recent headlines suggest, going green in the workplace is a steadily growing trend. But that doesn’t mean that you as an individual can’t do small things around the office. Green Office Attire. There are even awards for companies that can do it the best. Green Transportation. Green Office Practices.

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Casual Dress Gone Wrong

On The Job

One day, the manager said, an employee showed up for work in his pajamas – flannel pants and a worn T-shirt. The boss took the employee aside to tell him his attire was not appropriate for the workplace, even if the attire was casual. No T-shirts with sayings on them. On his feet: black dress shoes. he questioned.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Treating Job Candidates Badly: Why.

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 29, 2010 Treating Job Candidates Badly: Why It May Come Back to Haunt Employers Everyone has a bad interview story. Eight days later I had a job with a prestigious employer.

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45 Professional Development Books to Level Up Your Career and Your Life

Success

How to Make Sh*t Happen: Make More Money. Create Epic Relationships and Control Your Life By Sean Whalen Nearly all the topics that matter most to us are covered in this book— How to Make Sh*t Happen. Great at Work: How Top Performers Do Less, Work Better and Achieve More By Morten T. So she left to become a writer.

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