EATONTOWN, NJ (March 22, 2010) - Don't come to work with ripped jeans and a see-through shirt on casual Friday. With the economy teeter-tottering between signs of economic improvements and signs of...not, employees should be fighting hard to hold onto their positions. Snelling Staffing - The Wyckoff Group (TWG) reports that while jobs are a coveted luxury in today's market, employees are endangering their employment well-being by overlooking basic workforce etiquette.
"Employees need to take an inventory of their work habits," says Frank Wyckoff, President of Snelling Staffing - TWG. "They should evaluate how they fit into their corporate culture."
Wyckoff identifies five key areas where employees are turning from likeable coworkers to office combatants:
1) Acting SO Overwhelmed - With company layoffs and shifting responsibilities, everyone's been asked to step up and do more...not just you. Constantly acting like your work is so much more difficult and important than everyone else's devalues your coworkers' contributions.
2) Doing Personal Tasks During Work - While there are exceptions every now and again, finishing your personal to-do list everyday (and visiting Facebook all the time) while coworkers are busting their chops is an easy way to put a bulls-eye on your back.
3) Becoming Too Comfortable - It's great if you're close with your coworkers, but taking off your shoes and cursing should be saved for your home, not your office.
4) Taking Advantage of Leniency - If your boss lets you leave early one day to pick up your kid, be appreciative. Don't ask him or her every single Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to leave, unless you have a special arrangement.
5) Talking About Inappropriate Topics - Religion, politics, gossip and what you did after too many shots of tequila on your cruise should be locked away in the mental vault.
"Now is a smart time to access your professional etiquette," adds Wyckoff. "You really want to step up your game."
Local businesses use Snelling Staffing to contract qualified people in a diverse range of positions, including Administrative, Clerical, Light Industrial, Accounting & Finance, Legal and Biopharmaceutical work. Businesses from almost every industry use Snelling to find talented and qualified employees for both temporary and career positions. The Wyckoff Group consists of New Jersey offices in Eatontown, East Brunswick, Freehold and Lakewood as well as King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Brunswick, Georgia and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
For more information about Snelling Staffing - TWG, please visit www.snellingnj.com or call 732.389.0300.
About Snelling Staffing Services
Snelling Staffing - The Wyckoff Group is a full service staffing firm offering Temporary, Temp-to-Hire, Career Placement, Executive Recruiting and Consulting Services. Local businesses use Snelling to contract qualified individuals in a diverse range of positions including Administrative, Clerical, Light Industrial, Accounting & Finance, Legal and Biopharmaceutical work. The Wyckoff Group is a family of Snelling branches serving the following areas: New Jersey, Florida, Illinois and Pennsylvania. We have the people, expertise, network and resources to help you meet your business, professional and career goals. For more information, please call 732.389.0300 or visit www.snellingnj.com.
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