Memorandum 400 Word Count

TASK 1

Read the scenario below. Imagine you are the HR Manager. Write a MEMO informing your employees about the changes in policy. o Your message should be in standard memo format, as per class introduction o You should apply the direct style of writing o You should use positive language and build goodwill

Change of Policy - memo

Eliminating Dress-Down Fridays

Your company has decided to eliminate dress-down Fridays. Although popular, dressing casually has spilled over to other days, and several departments have noted that absenteeism has risen while productivity has fallen.

Some guests and customers have also complained of seeing employees "clowning around" on the job. Though it's possible other factors account for the change in employee behavior, the increase in problems correlates closely with the implementation of dress-down Fridays nearly two years ago.

Frustrated, management wants to see if eliminating casual dress on Fridays leads to improvement. Office employees are now to wear formal business attire on all workdays. Suits or jackets and pants (trousers) are appropriate for either men or women, though women may also wear dresses and skirts appropriate for the office.

Both are to wear business tops, and men are to wear ties. Shoes should match the attire. Employees in non-office positions, such as grounds and building maintenance, will continue to wear uniforms. Employees who attend training seminars or work the annual charity food drive may request temporary exemption from the dress code from their supervisors. The next two dress-down Fridays will be the last for the company. After that, employees who ignore the change in dress code are subject to disciplinary action, including being dismissed without pay for the day.

Write a memo to your employees, announcing the change in policy.