Wearing Uniforms in Retail Shops and Offices

The Pros of Uniforms in Retail Shops and Offices

There are many reasons as to why businesses opt for uniforms in the working environment. Firstly, they offer a polished, professional look for staff members. Unfortunately, some staff members can't always be trusted to put a refined and appropriate look together for an office situation, so by having a uniform, it removes the worry of ever having to have that awkward discussion about suitable attire for the workplace.

Another benefit of having a uniform at work is that if they are embroidered with the company name, and the items are tax deductable. This means that if you are supplying the uniforms to staff free of charge, you will be granted a tax deduction at the end of the financial year.

Free Company Advertising

The final "pro" of having staff uniforms in your office based business is the advertising you can receive. Consider this; If your staff where a branded uniform 5 days a week and venture out of the office for lunch or to run errands, that branded uniform will be exposing your business to the local area, possibly bringing in new clients!

The Cons of Uniforms in Retail Shops and Offices

In most office scenarios, many adults don't particularly like having to wear traditional uniforms as they aren't all that attractive, nor do they allow a person to express their individuality. A way to get around this is to be flexible in the uniform - give your staff parameters as to what they can buy based around colour, or style. This will allow them to choose a brand that suits them, while still fitting in with the overall uniform look the office is going for.

Uniforms can be hard to manage. While that sounds like a silly statement, it is actually quite true. Think about it; If a staff member doesn't take care of their uniform and comes to work with it unironed or stained, that means they are walking around in public promoting your business in that same way.

Retail Shops that Wear Uniforms

* Fast-food outlets

* Fashion stores - staff wear the fashion label's clothing

* Technology stores

* Department stores

Office-based Industries that Wear Uniforms

Here are some office-based industries that will often use some type of uniform:

* Medical practitioners - including doctors, dentists, chiropractors and optometrists

* Recruitment consultants

* Accountants and lawyers

* Government organisations

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