http://loosesuits.com/notes/ LooseSuits Thread: affects of the productivity and promotability of a company en Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:57:47 +0000 http://loosesuits.com/business/notes/16139/p/1/#response-120278 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:11:54 fuscom 120278 <p>Aside from the industry, it also depends on the culture and physical environment of the office.</p> <p>Productivity wise -- Any kind of odor, be it perfume or a cooked meal, in an open environment can be highly distracting.<br /> Additionally, the decor of a place of business lends itself to the productivity of employees. Given that, it should be considered likewise that the personal "decor" of the employees will also work for or against you in a similar regard. </p> <p>Regarding promotability -- Proper respect for your client or potential client is also something to consider. For instance, if you're a design firm who's primary client is an investment bank and there's a lot of face time at your place or theirs, you'd want to dress appropriately for no other reason than to at least you "get it" in terms of their culture and needs. </p> http://loosesuits.com/business/notes/16139/p/1/#response-120277 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:04:42 Mike 120277 <p>Completely depends on the industry.</p> <p>If I was working with a design firm and everybody wore suits to work, it'd freak me out.</p> <p>If I was working with an investment bank and everybody had shorts and flip-flops on, it'd freak me out. </p> http://loosesuits.com/business/notes/16139/p/1/#response-120255 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:07:47 graytiger71 120255 <p>How does the personal appearance of employees affect the productivity and promotability of a company?</p> <p>What about s?</p> <p> ?</p> <p>Facial hair?</p> <p>Perfumes/Colognes?</p> <p>Anything else that would affect the company? </p>