Hmm, would it really be acceptable for an employer to demand this? And if not, what makes a dress code reasonable or unreasonable? David Edmonds dons his thinking cap. Question: What do tattoos, crucifixes, headscarves, beards and high-heeled shoes have in common? Answer: they've all been the subject of sackings and disputes between employers and employees. There was the London receptionist given the boot for not wearing high-heels , the Belgian receptionist told to hang up her hat for wearing a headscarf , the woman sacked for wearing a crucifix , the employees branded intolerant for objecting to tattoos and the firm in the cross hairs for banning facial fuzz. All these stories raise the question of what an employer can require that their employees wear. Can they legitimately impose on their staff any dress code they wish? How then, should we think about the issue? What dress codes are reasonable?
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Miami's independent source of local news and culture. Elyse Wanshel February 1, AM. Today is Working Naked Day! But don't get too excited. As much as you want the cute girl from accounting to know that you have a totally sweet tattoo of a hyena using nunchucks while surfing on the back of a giant piranha on your ass, today is not the day to reveal it. According to Lisa Kanarek, a home office expert and the mind behind the gimmicky holiday, it's "a time to celebrate the perks of working from home -- no boss looking over your shoulder, no gossiping over the water cooler, and no commute. Not cool, Kanarek.
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When I plan my content for the month, I review calendars. This allows me to pair what I want to write about with holidays and events. This holiday suggests literally working naked. My suggestion is more figurative. As you walk into work today, strip off all of the excess layers that are holding you back. Check your negativity, fear, insecurity, and indecision at the door.
Victoria Murphy, 25, from Edinburgh, Scotland, launched her firm Glimmer after graduating with a degree in events management. And before she started recruiting, Victoria first tested the water - giving Edinburgh's front rooms a thorough going over, wearing nothing but her birthday suit. With a degree in events management and a strong work ethic, Victoria was keen to start a business with a quirky unique selling point. Then working as a beautician, she stumbled across an American company offering a naked cleaning service and the idea for Glimmer was born. The naked dress code has certainly done nothing to deter prospective employees, with Victoria receiving over applications last time she advertised for staff. But Victoria admits that their 20 regular clients and 15 who book an occasional clean, have completely shattered her preconceptions about the type of person she imagined would use the service. We're definitely trying to work on that side of things and build it up.
