Thursday, July 23, 2015

Entry 2

Describe the work atmosphere. How are decisions made, is it cooperative or competitive, what is the dress code and work ethic of the organization?

                The work atmosphere is generally calm and quiet with a few conversations whether it is a conference call or personal discussion. The building is naturally and artificially well-lit with lots of surrounding greenery and pathways outdoors. There are little to no stress factors in the work environment. Decisions are made, in my experience so far, through cooperation. Multiple strings of emails or Sametime (in-company messaging) are used to collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to make decisions. These forms of communication are used to prevent schedule mix-ups and confusion. If needed, meetings are rescheduled without hassle. Most decisions so far have flowed nicely.

                Dress code of the company is business casual. This is usually a simple polo with dress pants or khakis, and dress shoes. Ties are rarely seen worn in the company on a daily basis. Fridays are called casual Friday where employees can wear jeans instead of dress pants. As stated, the workplace is calm and relaxed. Work ethics of the organization are included in its standards: Responsibility, Integrity, Compassion, and Expertise. 



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