Dress Code Issue

do u need to adhere to dress code if you have given your 3 months notice period and work on the same? pls reply.

Dear Trinity,
I am in the same situation you have faced during 2007. However I have decided to handle the issue more sensibly. I hope I can keep them aware about our culture and imbibing the uniformity by constant counseling and training. I firmly believe that HR should win hearts rather than being reactive.

Thanks
sp

All the things are to be normally followed by ourself.
Nothing could be done by force - in now days. Especially the dress code, nowadays become big issue as if it affects their individual rights - even men or women they are all becoming adamants in the dress sence. I went to a big software concern in chennai, as a consultant to meet the HR Director. while waiting in the reception I found some candidates waiting for interview. I am sorry to say that some candidates came in jeans that too a modern jeans with tears in the footside + bathroom chappels. It is in the hands of candidates that they should understand that this culture would not suit to this climate. I am not insist them to wear suit and coat instead just a good pant and shirt would do. I would suggest here to the HR people - just ignore such candidates who attend the interview in indescent dress even they are qualified well as they would spoil culture of our concern.

Hi Trinity,

I just want to ask whether a Dress Code really improves the performance of people?
I guess not.
In my organization, there is no dress code, though all of us wear decent formals/ casuals.
Its only in case of meetings that we follow a dress code. And all working at their best.

Unless and until the employees are doing well in their work, there should not be any impediments like a dress code.

Remember, people will work better if they will feel comfortable in working.
You can find a mid way.
Allow casuals on 2 days and in all meetings with clients.

Hi friend !

As you have said that you are new to this organisation , take it eazy and cool dear .......

Dont force them to wear this or that , it might be possible that they may not not have any idea about " grooming " i will suggest you to call a meeting , or organise training on grooming and why grooming is important for any organisation , how grommed employee get success in his/her life , advantages of being grommed up so in this way you may impliment Dress Code in your office after training you can ask from them what they want to wear , you see if you will let them this opportunity to decide what they want to wear so you need not to be so strict on them atleat for dress code, and my personal expereice say's that training really works,better you call any outside trainer for the same , any one from hospitality or aviation.............

Regards

Shine

hi,

Dress code is necessary to all the organisation. it create an professional or identifiable appearance for the customers, to promote positive working environment and safety too.

before implementing the policy u should get an acceptance from the employees
for that u can arrange an meeting. In that meeting u can explain about the benefits also.

u can give some point in appraisal for dress code too

yes . dress code is important in probation period too. it gives good impression about u.

Dear Trinity-Morpheus,
Your concern is very much understood and need to be dealt tactfully.There are few things that you have to keep in mind.

-The existing employees are on system from 2007 and you are one month on system,you go ahead with your policy formulations informing your superiors timely and at the sametime build your rapport with the employees as for the matter of fact HR people always get a cold welcome.

-Implement and excute your plans slowly and steady dont expect a turnaround change.its a small organisation so people bonding are more so chances of things backfiring on you would be on a hire side,stay cool and be optimistic that you are going make changes.

-Intially make dresscode mandatory for client meetings.

-Make it mandatory for team leaders,supervisors once these are in alignment then rest would follow.

-Ofcourse once you share a comfort zone with employees you can always put across your concern as a joke or a sarcastic statement.

-Lastly be a part of them,remember change is essential but always resisited.

Goodluck

Anuradha

Hi,
First I would like to say that You dont reauire any special implimentation skills for this. wht you require is change manangement skills. As you said from the firast day only you are stick to policies. and you are the 1st person in implimenting those policies.
See for this kind of situation, employees must have faith on you and then and only then they will follow you and your policies. Your concern is very much right but need a approch.
Just see what is the hot issue with the employees right now, address the issue is such a fashion that employee should see you as there representative. Once that is done it will be easy to ask them to follow the policies and let them know what r the benifits of that.
It is a slow process to gain that position. till that talk to each employee of your company (as there are less employees it is possible). Let them know you as a person.
Even though it is a small organization and the MD is easily available, but what is the use f your skills to organization when you are going to solve this issue from MD'S desk. I hope you understand.