Karen Thalacker
Time is a 4-Letter Word
Karen Thalacker : May 21, 2019
Guest Blogger Karen Thalacker digs deep into that short, little 4-letter word that we just don’t seem to have enough of these days. What is the...
Karen Thalacker : May 21, 2019
“You look great today!” “Love your outfit!” “Have you lost weight?”
We’ve all heard comments like this in the office and in the courtroom. Even if you’re well-intentioned, giving compliments like this may not be okay. Here are 3 reasons why you shouldn’t comment on someone’s appearance in a professional setting.
- The person may view it as disrespectful and maybe even harassment. The degree of respect you have for them should not be based on their appearance – it should be based upon their professional competency.
- You can hurt someone’s feelings or make them feel uncomfortable. For example, someone’s weight loss could be unintentional due to illness or some other negative event happening in their life.
- When a 3rd party hears you commenting on someone else’s appearance, they will get the wrong idea about what you value in a colleague.
Limit your compliments to the quality of someone’s work. Workplace relationships are not based on how much someone weighs or how they dress. It doesn’t matter what your intentions are – bad things can happen when you comment on someone’s physical appearance.
Karen Thalacker : May 21, 2019
My Former Client Posted What???
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager : Jan 3, 2018
Negative commentary can be a golden marketing opportunity. Here's what to do in the event a former client posts negative or untrue information about...
Social Media and the “Don’t Do Stupid” Warning
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager : Jul 21, 2013
A single post, tweet, or comment can jeopardize a case, breach confidentiality, or contradict a legal strategy. Are your clients all aware of this?