Good Morning Everyone,
I wanted to take a minute to pass along some gentle reminders
to all of our staff. Before I do so, let me thank you first for an amazing
summer. We have not had near the chaos that normally abounds this year and I
truly appreciate all of you working so hard to keep things running as smoothly
as possible.
As we near the end of the summer I am starting to notice that
we are beginning to slide in a few areas ever so slightly. So, these are the
reminders I have for you.
Please do not get lax about open doors. I have had to walk
down to the end of the hall several times in the last couple of weeks to shut
the door after someone has propped it open. I know that it could be clients
doing this, but we are all going to have to work together to make sure ALL doors
and windows are shut. Not only does it run up cooling costs but it also lets in
little critters that just don’t need to be in the building.
Also, please make sure that lights are being turned off when
no one is in a room. This is happening in both classroom and office spaces.
Most of us are sharing office space and classroom space and in some instances
there is a constant flow of traffic. However, if you are the only one in your
office / class and you need to leave, please turn off the lights. The one
exception I can think of is mine and Mareissa’s office. We have to leave ours
on because it is on the same switch as the copier in the hallway. You would be
surprised at how many people will stand around hitting wrong buttons on the
copier and wasting paper rather than taking time to find the light switch that
is hidden behind the refrigerator, so we try to leave it on during the day.
Finally, please take a minute to review the attached copy of
our dress code. This is one I am guilty of myself. When I decided yesterday to
send this note out, Steve actually pointed out that I was the one breaking the
rules. So, we are all human and need this reminder. Please remember that while
yes, it is hot summer time and we all want to be cool and comfortable, we still
need to dress appropriately. The policy is quite clear on what is okay and what
is not. As I tell people in orientation, if you have a question regarding the
appropriateness of your attire, ask your supervisor. It really is that simple.
This also means that if your supervisor suggests you stop wearing a certain
item, etc, you have been warned. I promise that I will do a better job of
setting the example as well.
Business Casual Dress
Policy
It is important for all employees to convey a
professional image for Civitan Services. To project this image towards all
clients, visitors and guests, Civitan Services has implemented the following
dress code policy. This policy applies to all personnel employed by Civitan Services.
Clothing that reveals too much cleavage, your back,
chest, stomach or your underwear is not appropriate for a place of business,
even in a business casual environment.
Slacks, Pants and Suit Pants
Slacks
that are similar to Dockers and other makers of cotton or synthetic material
pants, wool pants, dressy capris, and nice looking dress synthetic pants are
acceptable. Inappropriate slacks or pants include, sweatpants, exercise pants,
short shorts, short skorts, bib overalls, leggings, and any spandex or other
form-fitting pants such as what people would wear for exercising and biking.
Skirts, Dresses and Skirted Suits
Casual
dresses and skirts, and skirts that are split at or below the knee are acceptable.
Dress and skirt length should be at a length at which you can sit comfortably
in public. Short, tight skirts that ride halfway up the thigh, mini-skirts, sun
dresses, and spaghetti-strap dresses are inappropriate work attire.
Shirts, Tops, Blouses and Jackets
Casual
shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, golf-type shirts, and turtlenecks are
acceptable attire for work. Most suit jackets or sport jackets are also
acceptable attire for the office, if they violate none of the listed
guidelines. Inappropriate attire for work includes athletic tank tops; midriff
tops; shirts with potentially offensive words, terms, logos, pictures,
cartoons, or slogans; halter-tops; strapless tops; sweatshirts, and t-shirts
unless worn under another blouse, shirt, jacket, or dress.
Civitan
T-shirts and T-shirts supporting high school or collegiate sports teams may be
worn by Pre School
No
dress code can cover all contingencies so employees must exert a certain amount
of judgment in their choice of clothing to wear to work. If you are uncertain
about acceptable, professional business casual attire, please ask your
supervisor or the Human Resources department.
