Kessler International, a forensic investigative firm, recently conducted a survey of 40 professional services firms and uncovered some startling information about the contemporary workplace. Naturally, when 84% of your respondents think their own staff is inconsiderate and rude you’re inclined to see the half empty side of the glass.
However, the positive side of this study is how easy it is for an employee to standout in this kind of environment. The study cites 16 major shortcomings of employees. Most of them are such screamingly obvious failures in simple manners that it almost seems you can be outstanding by simply saying “please” and “thank you”.
The study also revealed that managers are frustrated by a politically correct corporate culture that prevents them from letting employees know when they’ve crossed the line.
You can imagine what such a boss would think of you if you exhibited good manners, knew how to dress for work and kept your cellphone in your pocket or purse.
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Finally, if you find yourself in this kind of workplace, don’t be afraid to be polite. As they used to say in driver’s education, “courtesy is contagious.”