What is the appropriate dress code for the workplace? There is a case for both formal power dressing and a more informal to casual dress code. Some studies say that a formal dress code at work is related positively to seriousness at work, motivation, focus, a feeling of greater power to meet challenges and thereby higher productivity. The atmosphere becomes more 'work place like' and employees feel more inclined to work seriously and it is business all the way for organisations which have a formal dress code. There is also a point of view that a casual mode of dress at work might make the employees feel more relaxed towards their designated tasks and could result in sloppiness, less focus on the task at hand and extended timelines for completion of tasks.
At the same time, there are some who feel that if employees are allowed to dress a tad informally, they are happier, more relaxed, an easier equation exists between the bosses & team members, which in turn will positively impact the turnaround time for work.
US based business consultant Andrew Jensen has studied the correlation between office attire and productivity. He feels that it boils down to office atmosphere. In a relaxed environment, a casual attire will work without impacting productivity. In a more traditional set up, a casual attire may not be the best option. A formal, business like attire will work better in such an environment.
One of best ways to tackle this never ending debate, as per some experts, is to base the dress code at work on the environment at the organisation. In a more traditional environment specially one where employees need to deal with external customers, the dressing style can be formal. In a more relaxed environment, employees can be allowed to dress more casually.
It is a matter of perspective really. There is no one fit for all. The rules around dress code at companies have to be customised to the workplace environment and the companys' DNA.
At the same time, there are some who feel that if employees are allowed to dress a tad informally, they are happier, more relaxed, an easier equation exists between the bosses & team members, which in turn will positively impact the turnaround time for work.
US based business consultant Andrew Jensen has studied the correlation between office attire and productivity. He feels that it boils down to office atmosphere. In a relaxed environment, a casual attire will work without impacting productivity. In a more traditional set up, a casual attire may not be the best option. A formal, business like attire will work better in such an environment.
One of best ways to tackle this never ending debate, as per some experts, is to base the dress code at work on the environment at the organisation. In a more traditional environment specially one where employees need to deal with external customers, the dressing style can be formal. In a more relaxed environment, employees can be allowed to dress more casually.
It is a matter of perspective really. There is no one fit for all. The rules around dress code at companies have to be customised to the workplace environment and the companys' DNA.
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