Dear All seniors, I am working in the Hospital Industry as an "HR Administrator." Our management is forcing me to wear the paramedical staff uniform, but I am not comfortable wearing the same uniform because we are professionals. Is there any dress code for HRs? Like doctors wearing coats, can we establish a better dress code for HR Professionals? I am looking forward to your great suggestions.
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there are no any special dress code for HR. but most of the companies prefers for just formals. If any Seniors do share your views.
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If it is the hospital's policy, it is better to abide by it. I have heard that there is such a dress code for all employees, including HR, in some retail companies.
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B. Saikumar
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Mumbai
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B. Saikumar
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Thank you for your input. I am planning to forgo the uniform because, as an HR professional, I only wear formal attire. Will there be any issues from our management's side? If yes, how should I address the problem? Please provide your suggestions.
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Lalitha
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As long as you are working in an organization, you should abide by their rules. If you don't like it, consider finding an alternate job that suits your preferences. Confronting management on this issue may not be advisable.
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Hi Lalitha, it is not advisable to deny the uniform. It is always better to abide by the management's decision. Do you feel uncomfortable wearing the uniform? What motivates you to do so? If management creates any issues, then you can't defend yourself, except if there is no uniform for HR and other staff except formals. :)
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HR is not beyond the management policy of any company. If your company has a specific dress code, you should not deny it because, as an HR person, you will always be an example to others. However, you can recommend to your management to consider changing the dress code for HR personnel in the organization. I believe this change could be beneficial if you can provide logical reasoning behind it.
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Sutanu Maulik
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Durgapur
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There are a few organizations where a uniform is compulsory for all employees, including the top management, such as CEOs and VPs. Therefore, I see no issue with HR professionals wearing uniforms. It creates an identity for each employee, regardless of their role in the organization, and fosters a sense of belonging and pride in being part of the brand.
Please approach this with a positive attitude and consider accepting the uniform.
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Sumeet
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Please approach this with a positive attitude and consider accepting the uniform.
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Sumeet
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Hello Check in the Company Policy, whether the uniform is compulsory for everyone. Also, reply.. haven’t you were informed about the same during your interview with the company
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Dress Codes in Different Departments
Some companies have different dress codes for various departments, such as sales, service, and support. A few companies implement different dress codes based on employee grades, such as managers and executives. Cohesiveness is undoubtedly an important issue, but the nature of the job demands adapting the dress code accordingly. HR personnel have to frequently interact with the PF office, ESI office, and other departments.
If you have a logical recommendation for changing the dress code, you can proceed by suggesting it to the management.
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Some companies have different dress codes for various departments, such as sales, service, and support. A few companies implement different dress codes based on employee grades, such as managers and executives. Cohesiveness is undoubtedly an important issue, but the nature of the job demands adapting the dress code accordingly. HR personnel have to frequently interact with the PF office, ESI office, and other departments.
If you have a logical recommendation for changing the dress code, you can proceed by suggesting it to the management.
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Sutanu Maulik
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You have a strong reason too... even in hospitals, there are different styles and color codes for different professions. If we take the case of hotels and ships too, they also have different dressing styles for different jobs. Portray yourself in the right light.
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