Implementing a dress code for the first time: here’s how you do it
How does it work when you're implementing a dress code for the first time? What should you pay attention to, and how do you ensure that it is well-received by the staff?
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Belgium has a new police uniform
Belgium has a new police uniform. After 22 years, the officers of the Belgian Integrated Police are finally getting an update. This change is not only driven by the outdated design, but also by a longstanding image problem. … read article
Emirates flight attendants now have more shoe options
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Emirates flight attendants can now choose from 15 different shoe styles. This follows the footwear trend that has been ongoing in the aviation sector for some time. The days when female … read article
British hospitals receive new, colored uniform package
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The British government spends £23 million annually to outfit hospital staff. This amount needs to be reduced. Hence, the National Health Service (NHS) is introducing a nationwide uniform package. The idea … read article
Malaysian hospital launches uniform collection with glamorous designer duo
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Why settle for basic healthcare attire when it can have a glamorous flair? This seems to have been the thought at Aurelius Healthcare. The hospital in Malaysia collaborated with the designer … read article
Ukrainian female soldiers have waited years for uniforms
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More than two years after the start of the war, the women in the Ukrainian army have finally received appropriate uniforms. The government has allocated nearly 3 million euros for this … read article
From uniform to upcycled: IKEA’s sustainable accessories Line
Over the past few years, IKEA uniform recycling has become a major sustainability project within the company. Instead of discarding old workwear, the home furnishings giant transformed thousands of uniforms into new accessories.
In this article, I’ll show … read article
Is refusing to work sleeveless as a pharmacy assistant grounds for dismissal?
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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
This is why farmers like to wear jeans
Why do farmers wear jeans? Although denim started as workwear for miners in the 19th century, farmers eventually embraced jeans as practical clothing for everyday farm work. In this article, I’ll explain why jeans became so popular among … read article
3 clothing tips for when you work behind a desk
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When you dress in the morning for a day at the office, you often find yourself in front of the mirror, even though in practice, you mostly spend a lot of … read article