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Nine Recommendations for New Workers

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Laszlo Block, Google’s Senior Vice President of People Operations, posted comments on what employees should do when they start a new position .  He certainly has more credibility than I do, and that's okay, but my youngest started an intern position and I had to think about what advice to give him. There are some basic rules when you work for someone in an office environment. 1. Be on time (or even a little early). I'll tell you from over thirty years of experience that a boss doesn't care if you stay until ten o'clock at night - but he cares if you show up five minutes after he/she tells you to be there. 2. Personal hygiene is important. Take a bath or a shower. Wash your hair. Brush your teeth. Please do not smell offensive to your coworkers. 3. Dress well, like a young professional. Some employees might be wearing t-shirts and sloppy jeans, but that doesn't need to be your attire. A three-piece suit and tie are no longer the norm (thank goodn