Good afternoon,
Does anyone have any advice about how to address an employee who has poor grooming? We have a grooming policy in place, and the issue is not about poor hygiene but more that some of our female employees just look sloppy and don't make an effort to maintain a neat and professional appearance throughout the day. What is a nice way to say that someone's hair doesn't look nice? I don't want to offend anyone but I need to find a way to address people while still being "HR savvy!"
Any help is greatly appreciated.
From United States, Miami
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Does anyone have any advice about how to address an employee who has poor grooming? We have a grooming policy in place, and the issue is not about poor hygiene but more that some of our female employees just look sloppy and don't make an effort to maintain a neat and professional appearance throughout the day. What is a nice way to say that someone's hair doesn't look nice? I don't want to offend anyone but I need to find a way to address people while still being "HR savvy!"
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Hi,
It is quite surprising to know that ladies are not maintaining a high standard of grooming. Usually, it's the males who need counseling on this issue. Is your organization an all-ladies organization? Anyways, to encourage people to be smart, you can have random prizes based on a surprise check in the evenings. The prizes can be ladies' stuff like lipstick, etc. Keep a few mirrors at the exit and entrance. You can have a monthly well-groomed employee prize.
From India, Delhi
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38It is quite surprising to know that ladies are not maintaining a high standard of grooming. Usually, it's the males who need counseling on this issue. Is your organization an all-ladies organization? Anyways, to encourage people to be smart, you can have random prizes based on a surprise check in the evenings. The prizes can be ladies' stuff like lipstick, etc. Keep a few mirrors at the exit and entrance. You can have a monthly well-groomed employee prize.
From India, Delhi
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Hi there,
I suggest initiating a grooming and etiquette training program for all employees so that the targeted groups won't be offended. Additionally, you could consider implementing a uniform policy. Furthermore, it may be beneficial to suggest a specific hairstyle for female employees to wear for official purposes.
Thank you.
From Oman, Muscat
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I suggest initiating a grooming and etiquette training program for all employees so that the targeted groups won't be offended. Additionally, you could consider implementing a uniform policy. Furthermore, it may be beneficial to suggest a specific hairstyle for female employees to wear for official purposes.
Thank you.
From Oman, Muscat
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Thank you to all for your suggestions. This is certainly not an easy situation to deal with but it must be addressed. I am preparing to have a "ladies night" with all of our female staff but will make it kind of like a cocktail hour. I will tell the ladies to come somewhat dressed up and I have asked our hairstylists to come and show the ladies how to do some simple yet professional updos. At the beginning, I will give a little speech about the importance of grooming and then each lady will have their little session with one of our hairstylists from the spa. Hopefully, this will be a fun and informative way to address the issue. Thanks again for your help!
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