Female employee wearing sensational clothes in office

Hi,

As an HR Representative, you would definately be responsible for the code of conduct and the way the employee dresses as well. I would suggest that you could call the employee and give her a one-on -one feedback asap. Also, she should be made aware that she would be monitored and deviations would lead to a disciplinary action against her.

Being a HR, u have right to implement some small changes in dress code. u just drop a mail to every one stating the dress code, so that u can informally inform the girl regarding the dress code. since she is a new girl that to from media, she may not aware of these things due to the culture in the previous employer.

Else u can personally advice as a friend, stating the dress code.

i can suggest u one thing pick up the courage & just directly go to her & tell what the problem is if still she doesnt listen then tell ur female colleagues to stop talking to her this way she might get ignored & u can directly report it to ur boss actually thats the best sol as she cant say anything against her bosss.

I need your help! We have recruited one new girl as a Business Manager. She was previously working with one of leading media channel as Event coordinator. She joined us on 10th May. She comes to office wearing sensational clothes. We don't have any dress code but we all girls wears descent clothes in office. We are IT software co. with staff of 12 + this new joiner now 13. we wear jeans in week days too but till date we have never felt awkward even wearing capris on Saturdays. All girls and boys wears smart casuals on weekends and in weekdays smart formals or semi formals.
This girl wears salwar kameez also in so vulgar way that it looks so cheap we feel uncomfortable talking with our male staff. All my colleagues are unhappy with her dressing in fact she is giving chance to guys. which is so bad. She wears backless tops with capris or jeans combine this tops with transparent jackets from which every thing is visible, she wears salwaar kameez with horrible necks and backs are always open that too with sleeveless. It looks like she is doing this things purposely she doesn't take care about her exposed body parts. Very soon she will spoil our environment in office.
Being HR i was just watching till date as she is new joiner so i thought it doesn't look good to pinpoint her but now am thinking to drop her email without keeping copy to my director as he is a guy i feel awkward.
Please suggest me should i keep a copy or mark mail to all the girls or to her only. I know no one else needs this email but only i want her to stop wearing all this nonsense clothes at least in office she can wear anything in her personal time.

Please reply me asap so that i can drop her email.

Thanks

Regards,
Preeti[/quote]

First get a dress code in place.

Professional dressing demands that all wear only formal on all week days & casuals on weekends.

The kind of acceptable dressing can further be specified & not left to the employees' perceptions, imagination & logic.

even though the others do not dress provocatively, this activity needs to be implemented in a uniform manner to avoid any ugly confrontations that may possibly arise.

It is a sensitive issue & needs to be handled in that very manner. However it is not impossible & definitely you are expected to be very stern & firm with your stand.

First & foremost please specifically speak with your higher authorities about this without any awkwardness.

Remember in sentive issues, it is always better to consult a few people that matter rather than take any step hastily.

All the best.
Regards
Gogo

Dont Take your Boss in first Instance
Drop a general mail to all Girl staff ,this mail should not include just the communication related to Dress Code but some other Policy as well ,it reflects that you wanted to have a general communication with your girl Staff.dont Forget to write that you needs the views of your Girl Staff to prepare a Policy documenton Dress Code for Girls. In this way all will respond and the Majority mandate will be considered as a policy document without hurting any Individual.
Dont Mark mail to individual in first instance

Hi

In my opinion you should first go and discuss it with ur heads about dress policy without pointing anybodys name.....go to him with proper plans and what would be the impact of not followiong any dress policy on company's environment and culture.

After their approval you can float a notice to your office about the dress policy.

Afterwards whoever doesnt follow the rules you can take action against them. But it is important to keep your heads or seniors well informed about the same and take their approval about the same.

Please do inform us when you start implementing it and what is the effect of this policy in your organisation.

thanks
take care

meenakshi

hi preety,
greetings.
the matter i serious. being an HR personnel, its ur responsibility to maintain the organizational culture. drop the mail n ask her to maintain the dignity of work place....
do imply dress code as soon as possible..
dont worry...
tke care

You have not mentioned anything about her performance on the job. It is therefore presumed that you are satisfied on that count.Have a counselling session & convey her your concerns.
Anand

Hi Preeti,

Step 1- Drop General Mail to all for dress code

Step 2- Drop Mail to specific person and warn her.

Step 3- Give notice and Fire ...........! [ it seems to be rude]

But some time HR have to be rude , thats a reason why 75 % employee are not happy with their HR [ Because we force them to behave in a particular way ].

Dear preeti,

Don't consult with her just sack her from your organisation. Because this kind of aspirants will'nt suit to any oranization. don't await for anything take action apt.

"Don't aim to be slave of heaven, atleast aim to be king of hell"
All the very best & in solidarity

Fervent Regards.
Mahendran C