Tuesday, 8 June 2010

Blog Post 1

Question One:
At my internship, the employees uphold many values. First off, they are very dedicated and committed to their work. Most of the employees even work during their lunch break in order to get all of their tasks finished. They are also extremely generous- whenever one person gets up to get coffee or tea, they offer to get some for everyone in the office. They have also made an effort to make me feel comfortable and welcome in the work space and make sure that we understand how to do our assigned tasks. Everyone is very nice to us and very friendly, which makes it feel like a family. It is a small office, so everyone knows one another. Most of the employees go for drinks together after hours, so it is very easy to get to know one another and develop friendships. Because the institution upholds these values, it has been able to create a great work environment in which its employees can not only be productive, but can also enjoy their jobs.

Question Two:
As the my internship takes place at a political think tank, it works to foster public debate in all areas of society- arts, culture, politics, etc. Therefore, the employees are very opinionated and are able to articulate these opinions. They are able to do so in a respectful manner, but also stand by their beliefs and are able to develop their arguments in a constructive manner. Despite the fact that they have other groups in opposition to what they stand for, they exude confidence in the fact that they do not let others persuade them. They are also confident in the way they approach others on a daily basis. They come off as very friendly, and their body language also conveys this message. This shows confidence because they are not intimidated by approaching new people and getting to know them. As a result, their confidence allows them to create easy conversation, which creates a positive work environment.

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