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Is refusing to work sleeveless as a pharmacy assistant grounds for dismissal?

27/05/2024Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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It is always challenging when workplace dress codes conflict with religious rules. Legally, which one holds more weight? Is it the right to religious expression or the employer’s right to set … read article

The influence of colored clothing on doctors

08/05/2024Aileen Out 1 Comment

Doctors usually wear white clothing. But what would happen if they were to choose a different color? Recent research has shown that patients can get a very different impression when the doctor wears green, blue, or black. In … read article

Being on call in uniform: whether or not to continue to be paid?

15/04/2024Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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When you have to be on call for work and therefore sometimes wear a uniform in your free time, should you be paid for it? This question was at the center … read article

European Court: headscarves may be banned in the workplace

26/07/2021Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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It remains a controversial subject: headscarves in the workplace. Can you, as an employer, ban headscarves or not? Does personal freedom outweigh an employer’s wish to radiate neutrality? The European Court … read article

Best braided hairstyles for work

16/06/2021Aileen Out 6 Comments

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When you think of business hairstyles, you probably don’t think of braids. These are more likely to be associated with children. Usually reserved for little girls, or so people think. But … read article

How much influence do your teeth have during a job interview?

19/05/2021Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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First impressions are very important, especially during job interviews. When preparing for an interview, we tend to put a lot of thought into our outfits, one thing that is often overlooked … read article

Lipstick and nail polish are no longer banned within the US military

10/03/2021Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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When we think of the military, we think of tough men. And yes, men make up the majority in this profession, but the US military wants to change that. To attract … read article

Smart helmet could make the workplace safer

21/02/2021Aileen Out 3 Comments

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Every year over 4,000 people die from the effects of long-term exposure to dangers in the workplace, many because of hazardous substances. Of course, there are rules in place to protect … read article

Cooling vest is a great solution against heat for COVID-19 nurses

01/02/2021Aileen Out 2 Comments

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From the moment corona arrived in the Netherlands, nurses had to take extra measures to protect themselves against this virus. But the personal protective equipment also comes with challenges. The … read article

Why nurses wear photos on their suits

25/01/2021Aileen Out 3 Comments

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Last year I wrote an article about hospital staff decorating their clogs. But it does not stop there in hospital land. A new trend has emerged in which healthcare workers attach … read article