Have you got a dress code in the office and are thinking of removing it, or are you trying to decide whether to have one or not? Having a dress code is down to each individual business and it has its pros and cons. Having a dress code unifies your company, however, it can be unappealing to potential employees. A dress code can be more expensive, however, it can be more affordable if you partner with the right company or have a policy of certain colours, that way employees can look into wholesale clothing to save some money.
Below we look into the pros and cons of having a dress code for your business.
Pros
Unifies your company
One of the main benefits of a dress code is that it unifies your company. All your employees will be wearing the same clothing (or very similar), which will give them a uniformed look. Having a similar look can make you look more professional and helps give your company a more presentable outlook.
Improve productivity
Feeling good about yourself at work means you are more likely to work harder and achieve more. If your dress code is complimentary to your employees, such as wearing a suit, it can help make your employees feel good about themselves, leading to higher productivity.
Marketing
Depending on the type of company you run, having a dress code gives you the opportunity to market your company. A lot of companies will put their branding or logo on their clothing, helping promote themselves. If your clothing is nice and comfortable, chances are your employees will wear it in their free time.
Cons
It can be expensive
If you are going to give a dress code, then this can be more expensive than what your employees normally pay for their clothing. In order to avoid your staff being frustrated at this, companies normally subsidise the dress code, but this can be a big cost to the company.
Staff may not like the dress code
Put plain and simple, it may be that your staff don’t like the clothing they are being told to wear. For some employees, they could leave, whilst others may complain about it, causing a negative atmosphere round the office. When giving a dress code, you have to find a balance between comfort and presentation.
Uncomfortable clothing
Let’s face it, uncomfortable clothing is very unpleasant and can instantly affect your mood. If you are going to insist on a dress code, you have to ensure it’s comfortable and made well, otherwise, staff will not want to wear it at all. Remember everybody has their own style, so you need to have a few different items to give variety.
In Conclusion
We hope our guide has given you some things to think about. Are you planning on putting a dress code in place at your office? What benefits would you suggest to having a dress code in place? Is there anything missing in our guide that you think we should be adding? Let us know in the comment box below.
