It's happened to all of us. You step into a business of any kind, and immediately make a judgment about that establishment based entirely on what you see. It may be the kind of couch that they have in the reception room, or the colour that the walls are painted. However, when dealing with employees, your perception of the company will be initially based on their appearance.
This goes far beyond meeting with customers. In fact, many employers insist that personal appearance, clothing in particular, plays a significant role in job performance. Since many companies implemented dress-down policies, they have noticed increases in many unacceptable workplace behaviours, including absenteeism, tardiness, and flirtatious behaviour between colleagues. Many organizations insist that these policies have also reduced productivity and have encouraged lax behaviour. Because of these perceptions, 84 percent of mid- to large-sized businesses have switched to a business casual dress code (Mercer Human Resources Counseling).
Have you ever judged a business based on what their employees were wearing? Do you agree that employee performance is directly linked to what they wear? Sound off on how you
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