Hi everyone, I am working as a HR officer in Nagpur. I need guidance for corporate culture.Means what to wear what to not. How to maintain corporate culture.
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What to Wear?
This aspect is one of the ingredients of presenting your company to a customer. Clothes do make a man. So choose a kind of dress code that communicates your company philosophy as well. But dress code alone is not company culture. It is more than mere dress code.

The Essence of Company Culture
A great culture starts with a vision or mission statement. A company’s values are the core of its culture. What are the kinds of behaviors that can help a company achieve the goals enshrined in its mission statement? Values professed by the company should be seen in practice. If people are your asset, then people-friendly/development practices should be evident. People are the core of your culture. So, recruit with care and those who share your vision. The top management has to show their full commitment towards sustaining company culture.

If you are talking only about what to wear, refer to this link:
https://www.citehr.com/530036-office...-saturday.html

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It appears that you have a very confusing idea or notion of 'corporate culture'. What you are seeking is information about the Dress Code. Please note that the Dress Code does not even form a small part of any Corporate Culture. Nathrao has provided you with enough information to address the Dress Code aspect. Please refer to these links; they might help you understand what 'Corporate culture' is all about. However, I am not sure if you can implement it in your company since Company Culture primarily deals more with the attitudes of the top management and 'how' and 'why' they do what they do rather than 'what' they do.

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- http://www.ted.com/talks/ricardo_sem..._life#t-386946

Wishing you the best.

Regards, TS

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Dress Culture and Corporate Culture

Dress culture or code is one of the external manifestations of culture. When you visit a five-star hotel, you'll notice that everyone, from the receptionist to the General Manager, is well-dressed in suits, sarees, and presents themselves in a very professional manner. They are polite, customer-friendly, and have a good way of communicating.

Beyond External Manifestations

What truly constitutes corporate culture goes beyond external manifestations like dressing and outward smiles. It involves genuine customer interest. Many companies fail in this aspect. For many, closing the sale or service is the primary target, and then the smiles fade away. Customer service in many large companies often fails, and customers spend a lot of time just trying to reach a human voice in the call center.

A Personal Experience

I had a friend who got his CV made from one of the premier job sites. The salespeople were persuasive and charming until he paid for the CV and other services. After that, when interview calls failed to materialize, the sales team smoothly washed their hands off, saying that this aspect is handled by other teams.

The Importance of Genuine Customer Focus

This situation highlights poor corporate culture, where claims are made just to secure a sale, with no real intention of fulfilling promises. One of the most important aspects of corporate culture is genuine customer focus and prompt service.

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Recent News on Dress Codes in India

Just thought this recent news item about dress codes in the Indian context would interest everyone.

Now, Lenovo India relaxes dress code for employees - The Economic Times

An excessive focus on dress code will never compensate for the lack of other 'Company Culture' aspects, while the lack of any formal dress code will never outweigh the strengths in other parameters. If time permits, I suggest reading a recent book "How Google Works" – it says a lot about how culture develops in an organization. It's more of a process starting with the top honcho when the company is born. There are always chances that the original culture can deteriorate along the way when the culture is not passed down the line as a matter of habit – the reason why it's a 'process' rather than a one-time affair.

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Dress is a superficial cover for presentation to customers, stakeholders, etc. What matters is how we, as a company, respond to customers before, during, and after the sale, and to other stakeholders. Whether our interests are skin-deep or genuine is crucial. I have seen builder salesmen at their sweetest to customers until the cash is handed over, and after that, there is a drastic change, especially if the customer wants to terminate the sale and seeks a refund. No wearing the best three-piece suits or advertisements can substitute genuine care for the customer or skin-deep care just for landing a sale. One may well remember that "It is the behavior of your company and its people that form your reputation, and your reputation is your brand." - Dave Allen
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How a new CEO can change corporate culture.

This is an interesting phase in Infosys to change into a youthful look; Vishal Sikka-led Infosys writes a fresh code of culture - The Times of India

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