Casual Friday

Casual Friday…what does it really mean?

First impressions count and professional property managers and office staff need to be aware that personal appearance and demeanor counts just as much as the office appearance

Always remember that if you look and behave like a highly trained and well-groomed professional, you will win the respect and honor of valued prospective tenants. Once a lease is signed you will have already set the standard for how business is to be handled. If prospective and current tenants see that it is alright for you to move around the office inappropriately their rent payments and behavior will reflect the same attitude. However, if you display a positive image they will take you seriously and be more inclined to behave and pay their rent as they should.

Well groomed hair, pressed attire and proper attire go a long way when establishing a professional demeanor.

If you are in doubt about what to wear on casual Friday in a professional environment, watch “The Office, casual Friday episode” it will give you some pointers along with a few laughs that you can take back to the office. “The Office – Casual Friday”

Some employees may think that casual Friday means coming to work in club attire and jean shorts. However, that type of attire should not set the stage for your property. That is why your casual Friday dress code policy should be explicitly spelled out.

Employees should be aware of the image they’re presenting when they dress according to their personal environment, and not the work environment. An employee who wants to be taken seriously should dress the part.

You must always remember that the office and the staff are all a reflection on you and the property. So, be proactive and nip the problem in the bud before it occurs. Put together a Casual Friday Policy and enforce it! It will indeed warrant you better results.

 

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