Human Resources
Balancing Dress Codes With Religious Beliefs
Employers will use dress and appearance standards to create an employment "brand" for who they are, their culture and their values. As society becomes more casual in its…
Dress Code
Human Resources
Office Etiquette: Tread Lightly Lest Thy Co-workers Smite Thee
Personal hygiene issues and personal behavior in the workplace can be a problem. From bad breath, too much perfume or people who don't like to take a shower…
Federal Workforce News
Tattoos, Pay, Sick Leave, Retirement and Feds in Trouble: 2007 Comes to a Close
As 2007 comes to a close, what were the topics of most interest to our readers? You might expect that pay issues would be popular but how about…
Human Resources
Dress Codes, Tattoos, and Federal Employees: A Brave New World
An earlier article on dress codes in the federal workplace generated many comments from federal employees. Here is a follow-up article to address some of the issues raised…
Human Resources
Is a Dress Code An Anachronism or Useful Tool in Projecting an Agency’s Image?
Are dress codes an anachronism in federal agencies? Should employees be able to wear plastic flip-flops and tank tops when they come to work? Should agencies care about…
Federal Workforce News
Do Federal Employees Dress Like Slobs?
It may be a surprise to managers in federal agencies but most readers in a recent survey think a dress code for federal employees is a good idea.
Human Resources
Do ‘Clothes Make The Man?’
Should there be a dress code in federal agencies? Does a dress code have an impace on public image or productivity? Take the latest FedSmith.com survey and share…
Human Resources
Smoking, Dress Codes, and Union Politics
An HHS facility recently won a case before the Federal Service Impasses Panel that is likely to have a ripple effect through other agencies and unions.