Female employee wearing sensational clothes in office

hi preeti,
talk to her and highlight the effect she is having on the environment. make the discussion private . see what effect it has.

Dear Preeti,
Its very thoughtful of you to share this concern which is a concern in most of the organizations.
Please do refer to your organizations dress code policy/Induction policy.Every organization during Induction to the new joinees do tell about the dress code policy.
You would be having team meets/committee meetings .In the meetings you could discuss this in a subtle way.
You could also very casually and in person talk to her about this issue.Or if there is a senior member in your team then she could also discuss this.
Please see to it that while you are discussing it doesnot become an issue as it is a sensitive case.


Regards,
Ellora

Hi Preeti

I am a very new member to this foroum, so my apologies in advance if my views offened anyone.

I read loads of people asking you to drop an email to all asking to adhare to the dress code, however before you do that I have few questions.
1) do you have the policies already defined
2) did you pass on the copy of it to the concerned female.

My suggestion in this case would be, first define whats is termed as inapropriate, then pass on the copy of it to all, & then if you find someone not following whats defined then pick up the issue...

Do not do something which might put you & your firm in trouble.

Thanks

Hi Preeti,

As your are senior person you should decide to talk to your team and take decision not to bring this to open communication and ask for suggestions sometimes you might get replies like narasiman


please dont bring for open communication this will really feel bad about all girls.

Hi Preeti,
As a Junior Member, but as an HR Consultant what I would like to comment on this matter is that, Agreed with all my Senior Members and Junior Members for sending mail for alertness or awareness, but thing is that as far as I know that if a Co. has a DRESS CODE then it's offence for not following it but in case if Co. does not have any DRESS CODE then no one can pin point on that untill & unless the person reached to the extreme point of xposoures. Anyway it's totally argue matter.
What I believe is that every problem can be solved by "words", so before shooting mail to collegues or boss or even to subodinates you should make that person realise where she had been before and where is she at present.
I would pleade apologise if my comment hurts anybody.

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Hi,

How long she has joined? Did you have a chance to hold a personal meeting with her? If yes, how are her personality traits?

If she has just join, then I believe instead of thinking this much, that she will spoil the office environment just let her adjust in your team first, make her feel that she is part of your organization and one of you. Do not treat her as an alien just because she has different tastes of dressing. Once she mixes with you she will certainly try to learn what your team expects from her and will certainly improve.

It is quite possible that what she wears today must have been completely acceptable to her previous organization so it is natural for her to wear those kind of dresses. But make her realize she is now in a new organization and she is expected to wear dresses that is acceptable to your group. Tell her that every group/family/organization/city/state/country has its own culture and people act, wear, interact with each other according to untold rules set by the unit. Make her realize her that making this simple change will make her more acceptable to entire group/organization and if she is more acceptable to the group she will be the beneficiary.

While discussion please don't express your disliking towards her dressing, don't leave an impression that you are advising here because you don't like her dressing. If you do it her ego level will raise and she will resist your suggestion. Instead, tell her you are not against it but if she keeps on wearing this type of dresses her acceptability to the group will be less. So who will not like to get himself/herself acceptable a new group/community.

Moreover, I would not recommend you to write a general email to all. Because this will certainly be a sarcastic email, she will understand you have sent this email for her but addressed to all. NEVER do it. This will instill some sort of bitterness. Meeting her in person and explaining things is the best solution.

Instead of investing this much time in such issue, you need to have your well defined HR policy in place including the dress code guidelines. And yes, any policy requires regular monthly review to keep it effective over time.

Thank you,

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Hi Preeti
After going through your case the one thing I feel very strongly is chart out a policy in black and white regarding the dress code. Mention categorically what type of formals are allowed. This would do good not just to current employees but also to the ones who might be joining you, and would from the very beginning leave a standard impression. Next, call a meeting of the female staff and talk clearly about the nuisances of decent dressing. If requirement be, point out the to the concerned Lady staff the obscenity of her dressing style. You don't need to give a second thought to this as you are and HR personnel and its your prime responsibility to maintain a healthy work environment.
I am sure this would go great deal in conveying the message but in case it doesn't don't be shy to had over a warning letter.

Regards
Prachika

Hi Preeti,
Good going! But is a serious concern to an HR person. People especially girls are more concerned about their dress at work place. Though they say it is her perogative to dress up in a way she likes, it becomes the job of the person responsible for the personnel i.e., the HR person to make her understand the implications of dressing up in a most seducive way. I feel it is your duty to tell the new comers during the induction about this dress code (though there is no official dress code in place) I have also come across this type of situation where in I just called the concerned girl and explained very politely that though you look attractive in the dress you are wearing, it will not suit the work place. They apologised for that and corrected themselves. I don't think an e-mail to her will help rather calling her and taking her in to confidence and tell that she should dress in a way which is not explosive and in the decent dress also she looks more beautiful.
Best of luck,
-Srinaren

Hi!

Dont bother what others would say. If you are in charge of HR it is your responsibility to keep the decency and decorum of office. No need to send any mail. Call the staff in your cabin and tell her politely about your concern regarding the way she dresses and advise her to come to office dressed decently. She will understand.

If it doesn't bring about a positive response, send her a mail referring to the earlier discussion and copy to top Management.

Best of luck.

Pavithran.

Hi Preeti

I think that you should talk to her politely and tell her that she must improve her dressing style. She can repel but then before you warn her, actually you have a benefit to explain to your seniors if neede that you have conveyed your message politely to her as well but she didn't listen to your friendly advise.
Then for long run you must device the dress code policy.

Regards