In recent times it has become more of a discussion for employees when deciding what they should be wearing to their work. Should you be made to stick to a strict attire even although you might not feel comfortable wearing that?
Over the last few years the stigma surrounding tattoos, casual clothes and an all-round casual approach to working life has begun to fade. As a result we are seeing more employers embracing who their employees are as people.
Tattoos are a very sensitive subject in the working world, should they be accepted? Many will tell you that their tattoos represent something, it tells a story and it has a real personal touch towards them, so why should they be punished for having such good art and a great story across their body? Why should people lose or not get the chance to maintain a job because they have something extra about themselves. According to research 25% of British workers believe tattoos aren’t acceptable and this figure rises two fifths, 42% for directors and owners with businesses in the UK.
In terms of an office dress code, suit and ties seem to no longer be mandatory when going to work. Whilst they can make you look very smart, formal and feel professional, I believe that denims and shirt can also make you look very smart and presentable and if you are conducting interviews etc this will ease the person because we associate a suit and ties to important people.
It’s vital to do what works for you and what you feel comfortable in. Personally, I have two tattoos that are visible and I can’t imagine being at a disadvantage for having those because for me they tell my story so I do believe that the way forward is a more casual approach to working life and allowing people to express and relax themselves when in work.
Carter Harrison, Digital Marketing Executive
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