Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
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Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
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Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
Piercings In The Workplace: The finale (episode 5)
9. Consult a legal counsel regarding more complicated issues
It is better to ask an expert if someone feels discriminated because of the dress code. There are laws that protect both the employer and the employee. Knowing is winning half the battle so being knowledgeable about the company and employee’s rights is one of the keys in sorting this one out. Also, this matter should be taken seriously as these situations were already seen in court in the past. Remember that not only lawsuits cost money, losing an employee and replacing them is a cost to the company, as well.
10. Value diversity and have respect for the individual
Imagine a workplace where everyone is the same. If everyone were cut from the same cloth (same educational background, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic standing, etc.), then where would new ideas come from? There are actually some advantages in having unique employees. There are things that we can learn from people who wear piercings. Maybe that sounds weird but it’s true. Have you tried asking for their opinion about your company’s recent marketing strategy or what they think about the new company logo? Also, if they are following the policies and are doing extremely well in their department, isn’t that a proof that their appearance is not getting in the way in making the company a success? Their appearance should not stop us from recognizing a job well done. Valuing diversity and having respect for the individual not only increases employee satisfaction but it also lessens employee turnaround.
If you will notice, most of the tips are about communication between the employer and its workers. It is really best that we maintain an open communication among our employees as it helps resolve conflicts, reduces confusion, minimizes attrition, and strengthens work relationships. This just shows that talk is not cheap at all!
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
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Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
My favorite person to work with is someone who is confident in what they do. They are focused, grounded and resourceful. Most of all CONFIDENT PEOPLE still value and express their appreciation of the value of those around them.
In contrast, cocky people are self assured yet often self centered. I have found that they preface many things they say with “I have a bit of an ego….” as if to begin our connection setting the tone that there will be loads of “me,me, me” in there. I steer clear of cocky people - those who USE people for their own agenda and don’t work with people or through them for mutual benefit.
What are your TELL TALE signs of a COCKY or CONFIDENT person?
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
Piercings in the workplace: episode 4 - one more episode to go!
7. If needed, make reasonable accommodations
There are some people who wear body piercings for religious reasons. In some cases, they are forbidden to remove their earrings, studs, or hoops. You may give reasonable accommodations for these employees. Don’t get me wrong, we’re not exempting them from following the policies. If they’re not allowed to take their jewelries off, then we can ask them to at least hide them during work hours. Covering it up with a band aid or hair net are just some of the suggestions. Have you tried seeking involvement from the employee concerned? How do they want their piercings covered? You’ll never know if they have a better way of doing things. And if their idea sounds reasonable, it’s even easier to ask them to comply since it was their idea anyway!
8. Follow the due process
Okay, so let’s say you’ve already coached someone but he/she is still violating the dress code, what are you supposed to do next? If you are the immediate supervisor/manager of the person, you may issue a show cause notice. It is a formal and written way of asking why he/she is not meeting expectations. Ask for a written reply from your employee. Once you receive the reply, read his/her explanation. Is it reasonable? If not, does it merit any disciplinary actions? Just make sure that you follow the due process carefully to avoid violating anything in the labor code. If in doubt, ask an HR specialist.
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
Piercings in the workplace: episode 3
5. Give some feedback and coaching
If a member of the team is violating the dress code by wearing body piercings, the best thing to do is to coach him/her. I believe in the power of feedback. Being a coach is sure tough but it helps other people to become better. Whenever I coach a member of my team, I talk less and I let them talk more about their behavior by asking questions. Although asking why is easier, asking what is less annoying to the coachee. I usually validate if they know what the policy is before jumping at anything. If they don’t know about the dress code, then I could help by telling him/her about it. However, if it isn’t the case, asking more questions would help you figure out what kind of approach you need to take. After getting their opinion, it would also be nice if you ask if the dress code benefits him/her. You can explain how business-related reasons impact the employee as an individual. Employees usually want to know WIIFMs or What’s in it for me? Once they understand why following the policy benefits them, they are more likely to comply.
6. Be consistent in enforcing the dress code
If you want people to follow you, then you should set as an example. Ever heard of the saying, “No one is above the law?” The same goes with company policies. Nobody should be exempted, thus everyone is expected to follow. A policy will not be very effective if someone gets away with it. We want to be treated fairly at the workplace and exempting anybody from following the rules is definitely unfair. This makes it more difficult to ask everyone to comply, too.
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
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