E11/S2 PERFECT APPEARANCE - Why your appearance matters so much

Why does your appearance at work matters so much?  Andrew tackles this critical issue in today's broadcast, presenting a scenario in which Jerome, a new recruit to a major pharmaceutical company, learns about his demeanour. Next, Andrew identifies the three main questions most people have about appearance or demeanour at work:

• “Who cares what I look like at work these days?” 
• “I love fashion. Can I always turn up at work looking terrific?”
• “What image should I project at work?”

He unravels answers to each of these issues, giving examples from his extensive experiences as both a manager and a leader.  Finally, he offers three practical steps you can take on this issue: 

• Do your research; looking on social media can be a cultural miscue as overdressing may be promoted as an essential fashion statement 
• Meet the basics of good hygiene and cleanliness 
• Be sure that your grooming at work and demeanour make you look and feel good

His final TAKEAWAY is: More than 1 in 4 employees have experienced discrimination due to their looks; most often, it happens to women. Check what people at work expect about employee appearance.

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and

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