I attended a presentation recently at Gensler, the architectural firm on trends in workplace design. They talked about creating the workplace of the future. Gensler is an integrated architecture, planning and consulting firm so they are in the perfect arena to envision and design a…
I have been asked to speak recently at several outplacement firms and to groups in transition on what to wear for interviews. The advice is different from even two years ago when I advised everyone to wear a suit, regardless of the everyday dress at…
When her son, Jake, began his junior year of college in 2016, Lori began to worry. How would Jake — a film-studies major who was minoring in creative writing — ever find a decent job? She was a lawyer; her husband was a financial adviser.…
We are continuously creating a non-verbal communication message and sending quiet cues through body language. In addition to wearing clothing that furthers your goals, non-verbal communication can be a tool to send certain messages. Posture, eye contact, hand gestures and stance all play a part…
We are in the middle of summer, the warmest time of the year in the Northern hemisphere. Here are some tips for staying cool on the hottest of days. 1. First of all, stick with natural, breathable fabrics such as cotton or linen, which are lightweight and…
Now that summer has officially begun, you may have received invites to work-related parties hosted by your company or by your bosses. What can you expect at these summer parties and how should you prepare? One of the most important things to remember is that…
Executive Presence is one of those terms mentioned often that can be tricky to define; people assume you know it when you see it yet can’t state exactly what it is or list its defining characteristics. Other myths surrounding executive presence are that’s it inborn,…
Business dress trends and styles are constantly changing. As we are several months into 2016, it’s time to think about what business dress trends in colors and styles are going to be popular this year. Popular colors for 2016 include silver, bronze, purple, green and…
Chances are you dress up every day for work, but it’s simply to follow the dress code. So, when you get that invite to the upcoming Holiday office party, you will probably start wondering—what is holiday party dressing and what should I wear? The first…
Do you think about the type of fabric your clothes are made from, or what the most commonly found fabric is in your closet? Knowing what about fabrics and what kinds of fabrics there are can help you decide what’s appropriate to wear for comfort, for…
