Comments on: Missouri Imposes New Dress Code on Women Representatives https://www.evilhrlady.org/2023/01/missouri-imposes-new-dress-code-on-women-representatives.html Everything to make HR better Sun, 22 Jan 2023 15:14:17 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 By: Susan Oler https://www.evilhrlady.org/2023/01/missouri-imposes-new-dress-code-on-women-representatives.html#comment-237582 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 15:14:17 +0000 https://www.evilhrlady.org/?p=6892#comment-237582 I agree dress codes need to be addressed before the first team member is brought through the door. Change is always hard and so many feel that their dress reflects them as an individual, while this is completely true, while you are at work you are an individual being paid to work at this organization, and therefore part of the team. Working in healthcare uniforms are predominantly what you see. Many healthcare systems have adopted the different color scrubs indicate what “branch” that team member serves, nursing wears blue, respiratory therapist wear green…etc…. This allows other team members to know exactly what your position is without straining to see a badge, which is helpful in stressful situations where a nurse will be more beneficial than one of the environmental specialists. It also gives patients and families a clear picture of your role when it may be difficult to be able to read a name badge. Uniforms provide no fuss getting ready in the morning and can largely save you money on professional attire.
Personally, I believe dress codes are important, they set the tone of the organization you work for. The dress code should reflect the culture and the values of the organization. I do endorse a day; most organizations select Fridays to be “casual” and allow a little more longitude and latitude on the dress code. However, Friday dress code needs to be clearly communicated on what is acceptable and what is not.
In today’s market employee retention is palpable, providing a forum for team members to assist in establishing a dress code could assist in buy in from the team. This would also increase adherence to the code. Of course, dress code incorporates the organizations branding, however it can also capture the culture of the organization and its unique team members. Just like any major league sports team, being identified as part of the team “feels good”, especially a winning one.

]]> By: Bobbo https://www.evilhrlady.org/2023/01/missouri-imposes-new-dress-code-on-women-representatives.html#comment-237577 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:21:06 +0000 https://www.evilhrlady.org/?p=6892#comment-237577 In reply to Gene.

what does an employer do, Gene, in your scenario when an employee shows up without a shirt? Management would likely say, “go home and put on a shirt, we didn’t write down that shirts are required, but they actually are.”

sounds a lot like a dress code

]]> By: Gene https://www.evilhrlady.org/2023/01/missouri-imposes-new-dress-code-on-women-representatives.html#comment-237575 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:04:05 +0000 https://www.evilhrlady.org/?p=6892#comment-237575 My thoughts on dress codes.

If you want a certain look, provide uniforms at company expense.
The clothing is clean and in good repair.
The things that have to be covered according to local law are covered.
Proper PPE for the job is worn.

Beyond that, there is no need for controlling what people wear.

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