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HR gave me a written notice about my attire for being too casual. There’s nothing in their policy that talks about what clothes to wear at work. Why should I listen to them?

Oh, Dior! Someone call the Fashion Police. You could be the person to win the Most Fashionable Employee of the Year award, if there was ever one, however, your sense of what’s fashionable is not the point. It’s not about HR or your manager’s personal taste either. The real issue here is the absence of a brand guide that explains the personality, values, spirit and tone of the business. While many global brands are more comfortable not providing a uniform for reasons such as cost cutting and not killing the employee’s individual sense of style and identity, they have this subject covered through clear guidelines. The idea is not to restrict the employees by telling them what to wear, but to inform them about what not to wear. ...read more

It’s difficult giving employees criticism about their performance without irritation showing on their faces and in their tone of voice and a lack of interaction for a few days after the talk. How can I let them know where they went wrong without the drama?

Would a T-shirt from the kids’ section fit you if I gave it to you as a gift? Unless, you’re a magic elf, the answer is no. Why? Because it doesn’t fit. You have to find out the best way that works for each employee. And when you provide constructive criticism be specific. Don’t say, “You did this mistake and it was wrong. Don’t do it again.” Instead, say, “Your action in project ABC was not up to your usual standard and this is how it affected the company…” Also, don’t have a bad-news-face when you talk to them about it. Here’s your roadmap: ...read more

I’m new to the market. In a few months since I took the new HR Director post, I’ve had people complaining nonstop, I managed somehow to get a number of employees to hate me and I saw those who couldn’t care less about the new changes we’re trying to apply. Is this normal in Kuwait? ...read more