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Some workplaces have social and charitable events down to a science, while others do not. Events at work should be fun, not annoying.
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Set your own personal policy. You have the freedom to choose the activities you support. For example, you may decide to only make a charitable donation if your colleague is doing something – a walk, a bike ride or a weight loss challenge. You may decide to not contribute if you are simply solicited by a mass email. Once you sort what you feel comfortable doing, it will make it easier to make decisions. Just say no. It’s totally acceptable to not participate at all, no matter what. But, keep your refusal short and kind. You might simply say, “I’m sorry, but that’s not in my budget right now.” No further explanation, excuse or rehashing your annoyance is necessary. But, there’s one caveat: If you say no, don’t haunt the break room for leftovers from the taco party. You either participate and pay, or you don’t. If you are the one asking,
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skip the judgment and guilt. According to Darcy Eikenberg, author of Bring Your Superpowers to Work, “No matter how much your work colleagues know about your personal situation or how much you think you know about theirs, our personal finances are still relatively secret. The seemingly well-off division leader may be supporting her elder parents at a huge monthly expense. The just-promoted manager may still be paying off college loans at age 40.” If you’re making the ask, don’t judge the giver or non-giver; just appreciate what you get. 5. Consider group celebrations. Rather than celebrate individual events, such as birthdays and promotions, you may want to bundle together all the activities deserving recognition into quarterly or monthly events to cut down both on downtime during the day and the money required to fund such events. Some companies may be willing to
provide funds to encourage team building. 6. Keep it reasonable. Rather than requesting a specific dollar amount, ask employees to make a voluntary contribution of any size toward the purchase of a cake, gift or other item. With any luck, the more generous co-workers will compensate for those who give less. Get a general buy-in from your colleagues prior to the collection. If those being asked to contribute know the parameters, they will be more willing to give a fair share.
Some workplaces have social and charitable events down to a science, while others do not. Events at work should be fun, not annoying. With some planning and imagination, you should be able to celebrate life’s events with your co-workers without feeling like everyone has their hand out. q If you have comments or questions about this article, send emails to avionicsnews@aea.net.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Avionics News June 2012
Point of Communication
AEA Now
The View From Washington
International News and Regulatory Updates
Taking Back Our Industry
New Avionics Products Highlighted by Flexibility, Connectivity and Capability
Industry Profile
Member Profile
Aspen & Avidyne
Seizing Opportunity
A Conversation With...
What's Up With Backup Instruments?
Theory & Practice
Pro-to-col
Business Basics
What's New
Marketplace Classifieds
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