Dress Code Pros
● Marketing. When your employees attend a conference or any other event, a branded uniform can be used as promotion for the business.
● Professionalism. Whether your company has a specific uniform or simply a formal set of guidelines for employee clothing, a dress code can help to give your team an air of consummate professionalism that will impress customers and visitors.
● Productivity. Employees feel more productive and competent wearing formal business attire
Dress Code Cons
● Expense. A company that requires its employees to dress in a certain way must either foot the bill for each person’s uniform, which can be expensive, or ask employees to buy their own clothing, which may prove unpopular.
● Morale. Relaxed dress codes allow individuals to express themselves through clothing, which is helpful for fostering creativity, By contrast, a formal dress code can make employees feel restricted and uncomfortable.
● Discomfort. Depending on the workplace and its dress code, employees can end the day feeling very uncomfortable in their work clothes. The high heels and pencil skirts often required of women in corporate environments can lead to high levels of personal discomfort, for example.
What is your opinion? Are you in favour of dress codes in the workplace?
