THE ALLIANCE
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your job is to point out how networking is an inte-
gral part of a mutually benefi cial alliance. Remember
the underpinnings of the alliance: the company helps
the employee transform his career; the employee helps the
company transform itself and become more adaptable .
Too many employees are made to feel guilty or con-
fl icted when they attend conferences or networking
happy hours. You need to make it clear that the com-
pany isn’t supporting networks as an employee benefi t,
but rather as a mutually benefi cial asset that helps the
company as well.
PERSONALLY EXPLAIN THE COMPANY’S PRO-
GRAMS.
Sadly, many corporate policies are honored
more in the breach than the observance. As a result,
employees may be reluctant to take ad ...