Workplace Policy

By Dave Matthews

The world of work has gone through many changes over the years, with one of the biggest being the clothing that people can wear in the workplace.

Some offices, for example, offer ‘dress down’ days, where workers can abandon the stuffy shirt and tie and instead sport more casual attire that makes people more comfortable. The atmosphere in such a workplace will be more relaxed, less formal, and more often than not more creative. Many workplaces are embracing this idea and find that it is a big hit with the workforce, who enjoy having the option of dressing in the kind of clothing they feel more comfortable in.

Some places ask that their workforce dresses in something called ‘business casual’. This is not as formal as business formal, but still needs some attention to be given to it if it is to be managed well. Business casual could mean something different form one company to the next, so it is worth asking your human resources or personnel department what the phrase means. At a large company, it may mean a sports jacket with a tie, at another it may mean sweaters and jeans.

Check your diary first to make sure that you do not have to attend a formal meeting on the day of the business casual date. The worst thing that could happen is that you turn up to the meeting underdressed.

One thing you should always try and make sure you do is to select good looking, clean clothes when you are dressing down to business causal. This is an important point. The company will still expect you to look good and professional. It is very easy to think of business causal or dressing down as meaning slightly scruffy and relaxed. This is not the case generally. If you turn up in clothes that have not been ironed or, worse, are actually visibly dirty, you’ve just taken your career merit points down a notch or two.

When it comes to the trousers that you wear, you should really always check before you go down the jeans route. While some companies, especially the more creative kinds such as advertising and marketing, do allow for jeans, many still don’t, so it is important that you check before you take the leap. It is much safer to opt for chinos, cords and khakis. These look good on anyone, and it means that you won’t run the risk of insulting any company ethos.

One cardinal sin is to not wear a belt. Forgetting the idea of business casual for a minute, it is a very brave man who chooses to not wear a belt with his trousers. Belts look good, and give shape to the overall look of your outfit. They are highly important, and no matter how casual you get you do need to wear a smart belt that matches the colour of the shoes you have chosen to wear.

Put these ideas together and you should come out of the whole business casual experience with your dignity pretty much intact.

About the Author: Dave Matthews is a freelance copywriter. He writes articles for a range of interests, causes and businesses – in this case,

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By Michael Freeman, M.A.

Do you feel like your partner is standing in your way? Do you have the strong desire to break-up, but you feel stuck? This article discusses what to do when you want to break-up, but — for whatever reason — you can’t.

– Why Can’t You Leave? –

Relationships are a choice. Or at least, they should be. Sometimes, we realize that a relationship is no longer working, but we stay anyway. There are many reasons why people stay stuck in relationships they no longer want, including:

* Guilt — You can’t bear the thought of hurting our parnter

* Loyalty — You’ve invested so much and have a long history with them, even if it’s a bad history

* Misplaced priorities — You feel that your partner’s needs are more important than your own

* Expectations – – You don’t want to disappoint your family or your partner’s family by breaking up

* Financial or logistical reasons — You don’t have the money to leave, you live together, or you have a child together (sometimes a good reason to maintain a relationship, but not always)

* He or she will “freak out” — You fear your partner’s reaction to the news

If your partner stands in the way of you living a fulfilling life, you probably need to leave. That doesn’t mean disregarding commitments and responsibilities, but if you should never feel trapped in a life you don’t want. All relationships require some amount of sacrifice, but giving up the possibility for happiness is not part of the deal.

Many people find themselves staying simply for their partner’s benefit. This is a mistake — it’s not only unfair to you, it’s unfair to your partner, who deserves someone who truly wants to be with him or her.

– Taking the first step –

Leaving may seem impossible at times, but you can do it, regardless of your circumstances. The first step is accepting that you will have to take action to change your situation. The longer you wait, the more invested in the relationship you both become. You’re wasting you and your partners time.

You probably have been thinking of different disaster scenarios that may happen when you leave. Stop! It’s not going to be nearly as bad as you imagine. Yes, hurt feelings are often inevitable, but with just a little planning and consideration, you can guarantee that you can breakup without fear.

– What now? –

Have the courage to at least explore the possibility that there is a way to breakup without fear — you won’t regret it. If you feel stuck in an unhappy relationship, and you don’t know how to get out, see my resources. My breakup guides will lead you step-by-step in the break up process, minimizing pain for you both. Stop imaging the worst — get my guide and get on with your life: See the websites listed below.

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