You don’t have to be a firefighter or a medical worker to wear a uniform on the job.  These days, uniforms are appropriate in almost any business environment.  In the office, this typically means a less formal take on employer-provided work wear, such as a logo-embroidered polo shirt or a screen-printed tee.  But how can you decide if introducing this sort of dress is the right choice for your
office?

Consistent dress can provide these benefits to both the employer and its employees:

• Unified Appearance.  The immediately obvious benefit to employer-provided work wear is staff’s consistent appearance.  A standardized image sets an expectation for customers who do face-to-face business with the company, and also makes employees easily recognizable.  Additionally—and what’s great for managers and Human Resources personnel—encouraging a uniform appearance can minimize pesky dress code violations.
• (Mostly) Free Advertisement.  Your logo is part of your company’s brand, so what better way to advertise than through a personalized set of walking “billboards”? Employees wearing logo-embroidered shirts won’t just wear them to and from work; they’ll wear them after work to pick up a gallon of milk or to pick up their children from daycare.  This exposure will help local residents to see the logo and associate it with your business.  These same residents are also likely to ask the employees questions or to provide valuable feedback about your business, especially if that business is service-oriented.
• Employee Morale.  Employee wallets will breathe an immediate sigh of relief, as the days of spending tons of money on work clothes fall by the wayside.  Employer-provided work wear is usually reasonably priced, if not outright purchased by the company.  And what’s better, employees can save time in the morning as they no longer have to spend an hour concocting the perfect outfit.  Employees will also find themselves on a more level playing field when fashion is no longer a status factor.  Logo-embroidered work wear can also build feelings of loyalty and solidarity among employees.

So there you have it—four great reasons to consider a standardized image at your business.  The choice is yours!

Are you wondering if other HR-related policies may be right for your business, like if your salaries and benefits are competitive, or if your employees could benefit from a staff development plan?  We’re here to help you decide.  At YES! Your Human Resources Solution, Orange County’s premier HR consulting firm, our professional staff will listen to your unique business goals and help you develop policies and procedures that fit with your vision for the future.  From recruitment and retention to employee benefits and recognition programs, we do it all!  To find out more about how we can personalize an HR strategy that’s right for your business, visit our website or contact us for a free consultation!