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When sexy casual wear is negatively affecting your career

14/10/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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From time to time, we all throw on those much-loved items that we would not show up to the office wearing. The pair of flip flops, jogging pants, or the much-worn … read article

New dress code for online court hearings?

05/10/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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They usually wear somber black robes in the courtroom. After all, the judiciary must radiate impartiality. But now that court hearings are being held online because of the coronavirus, the dress … read article

Why the glasual dress code rocks

23/09/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Casual dress codes are becoming increasingly common in the workplace. It seems to be spreading like wildfire: startups and casual clothes are the trend, and as the company grows, it is … read article

Why we perceive hoodies as not being presentable

21/09/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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The hoodie is a particularly interesting piece of clothing. It has a long history and many reasons why we view this sweater as being unpresentable in the workplace. Which is ironic … read article

How much does your height influence your salary?

16/09/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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The influence of appearance on business success remains a fascinating subject for me, especially when it comes to salary. Today I am taking a closer look at a study focused on … read article

€4500 more or a casual dress code?

31/08/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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I recently came across an interesting article. The employment agency Randstad US conducted a study on the subject of dress codes at work. Amongst other things, they looked into how … read article

How acceptable are jeans at work?

08/07/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Jeans, I think, are the most popular item of clothing in the Netherlands. It is pretty normal to see jeans being worn in the workplace. Especially as in the last few … read article

How much time do we spend selecting our workwear

07/03/2020Aileen Out 1 Comment

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Everyone who is free to choose what they wear for work will recognize this scenario. Minutes spent staring into your wardrobe every morning. How much time do we spend selecting our … read article

Why are astronauts suits white

22/02/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Maybe you’ve noticed it, astronauts always wear white suits. And this is the color of choice for not only the American NASA but also every other space agency. This is no … read article

When is nonconforming work clothing effective?

10/02/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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We all know someone who deviates from the standard dress code at work. Think Mark Zuckerberg and his t-shirts and hoodies and Steve Jobs who always wore a turtleneck and jeans. … read article