Memoire: Protecting Your Image @ Work
Maintaining
a positive image at work is important. It not only helps with clients,
but promotions and co workers. There are a lot of things that can
jeopardize this image such as engaging in too much gossip talk. Yet here
are a few that you might not think can have a huge impact and tarnish
your image, or have a negative effect on other important career
relationships.
Simple
No Facebook coworkers as friends. Although there was a recent judgement reversal of a teacher who initially lost her job because of something she posted on Facebook, that is a clear shot across the bow to warn you of the dangers of what Facebook can do. It is a great social network to promote a company, product or blogging, yet if you want to do that with coworkers, do so in a group. Exposure to your Facebook with current updates, especially about work, customers or frustrations in general can change people’s perceptions of you. Understanding that we are all human, and pretty much feel this way, if we say it its one and gone, if you post it, its there almost forever. Just think of when you get into a new relationship, and they look at your old photos and the possible “issues” you may have with that? Moreover, its known that companies do search for you online too, and base on if they are going to hire you or not. If you are going to add coworkers, just be careful who you add, and make sure they have somewhat limited access unless you trust them.
Sophisticated
Don’t date some at work, at a minimum, not the same office or department. To many this is a simple one, yet some would disagree. Why you may ask, for a majority of people find their spouse at work. It is the quickest way to tarnish your reputation. As many successful relationship are created at work, there are two to three more that don’t So all the things that you did wrong in that relationship (no matter true or not) has the potential to be shared with people inside the company. I have seen it happen where a promising associate's career was slowed down because of rumors, which changed their reputation. Not including the awkwardness it creates. Just think of it this way, there is enough energy clearing up things about you at work that you have to deal with, why add more fuel to that fire? If you do, just be careful, and try to date someone outside your department or building. That makes it a bit easier.
No Facebook coworkers as friends. Although there was a recent judgement reversal of a teacher who initially lost her job because of something she posted on Facebook, that is a clear shot across the bow to warn you of the dangers of what Facebook can do. It is a great social network to promote a company, product or blogging, yet if you want to do that with coworkers, do so in a group. Exposure to your Facebook with current updates, especially about work, customers or frustrations in general can change people’s perceptions of you. Understanding that we are all human, and pretty much feel this way, if we say it its one and gone, if you post it, its there almost forever. Just think of when you get into a new relationship, and they look at your old photos and the possible “issues” you may have with that? Moreover, its known that companies do search for you online too, and base on if they are going to hire you or not. If you are going to add coworkers, just be careful who you add, and make sure they have somewhat limited access unless you trust them.
Sophisticated
Don’t date some at work, at a minimum, not the same office or department. To many this is a simple one, yet some would disagree. Why you may ask, for a majority of people find their spouse at work. It is the quickest way to tarnish your reputation. As many successful relationship are created at work, there are two to three more that don’t So all the things that you did wrong in that relationship (no matter true or not) has the potential to be shared with people inside the company. I have seen it happen where a promising associate's career was slowed down because of rumors, which changed their reputation. Not including the awkwardness it creates. Just think of it this way, there is enough energy clearing up things about you at work that you have to deal with, why add more fuel to that fire? If you do, just be careful, and try to date someone outside your department or building. That makes it a bit easier.
Classic
Don’t get too buzzed or drunk at a work function or with co workers around. This is the one that people don't really see coming. I have seen or been a part of too many conversations where this comes up as a roadblock to career advancement. In some companies, that’s not really too much of an issue, but others or upper management it sure can. If management gets drunk with you, that is different, yet when I see associates see their leaders and managers get plastered, their faces are more of shock than approval. The next day or week, let the stories begin to be told. It may seem as if they are normal, and brings them more down to earth, which it can in some cases, yet most it doesn't. Additionally, it gives more reason for others to act inappropriately in front of or towards other employees with those wondering hands. So just be careful when alcohol is involved.
Don’t get too buzzed or drunk at a work function or with co workers around. This is the one that people don't really see coming. I have seen or been a part of too many conversations where this comes up as a roadblock to career advancement. In some companies, that’s not really too much of an issue, but others or upper management it sure can. If management gets drunk with you, that is different, yet when I see associates see their leaders and managers get plastered, their faces are more of shock than approval. The next day or week, let the stories begin to be told. It may seem as if they are normal, and brings them more down to earth, which it can in some cases, yet most it doesn't. Additionally, it gives more reason for others to act inappropriately in front of or towards other employees with those wondering hands. So just be careful when alcohol is involved.
Suggested book to read: Naked in the Boardroom, Robin Wolander
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