Pamela J. Holland This is Me

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1. 1. www.courierpostonline.com

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   Published on: 2/10/2008   Last Visited: 2/10/2008

   That doesn't surprise Pamela Holland, COO of Brody Professional Development in suburban Philadelphia.
   
   "We spend the majority of our waking hours working," she says.
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   "Romance today can be sexual harassment tomorrow," Holland says.
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   Holland believes the opposite reaction is far more likely.
   
   "If we were to quantify the lost productivity, we'd probably be shocked," she says."You have to take into account the people involved, who might be having a hard time focusing on work, plus all the time other people spend talking about them."
   
   A romance between a supervisor and a member of the rank-and-file is problematic by definition because it raises the issue of favoritism, as well as a few eyebrows.
   
   But Holland says peers also can find themselves in uncomfortable situations especially if a relationship ends -- and more often than not, they do.
   
   So don't be too eager to throw off caution and don rose-colored glasses.
   
   "Entering an office romance requires tremendous self-discipline, discretion and forethought," Holland says.

2. 2. Joy of Christmas » Is there a right time to remove decorations?

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   Published on: 7/19/2007   Last Visited: 12/1/2007

   Pamela Holland, an etiquette expert with BRODY Professional Development and coauthor of "Help!Was That a Career Limiting Move?," said the protocol for removing Christmas lights is "subject for debate."
   
   "New Year's Day is sort of the magical day when many people aren't working, they have time and down come the lights," Holland said.
   
   But, there are several reasons to leave Christmas lights up: The 12 days of Christmas goes beyond the first of the year, Russians celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, Christmas lights distract people from the bleakness of winter, families of soldiers fighting overseas leave lights up until they return safely and so on.
   
   But that aside, Holland says there's a limit.
   
   "I really feel, unless you're in that kind of gray area of knowing, and your neighbors know, you've got a loved one who's due home, that anytime after that first week of January … is a little too much," Holland said.

3. 3. www.arnoldassoc.com.au

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   Published on: 11/7/2007   Last Visited: 12/10/2007

   "Nothing is more precise and exact than managing money," says Pamela Holland, chief operating officer for Brody Communications in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, and coauthor of Help!Was That a Career Limiting Move?"You cannot afford to have a hair out of place.Full business professional attire is required and expected."
   
   Government
   
   At a government interview, "don't be flashy," Holland says.
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   But you might be able to go with bolder designs and colors, says Holland."The product or service you're representing will determine how classic versus trendy/fashionable you should be," she explains.
   
   Automotive
   
   "Here's an exception where a potential employer will understand if you have a little dirt or grease under your nails," says Holland.
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   So don't be afraid to ask, because no matter what, "your packaging counts," says Holland.