4 Tips for Implementing a Work Dress Code
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So, you've ordered a line of custom embroidered clothing for your company. Now what? Can you just send out a company-wide email and expect all of your employees to show up to work the next day looking sharp and professional in their new uniforms? Well, maybe. A lot of it depends on the nature of your business. Some employees take the company dress code very seriously, while others tend have a much more lackadaisical approach. So, how can you ensure that your employees always follow the dress code?
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If you expect your employees to shave, then you should use a razor every morning. If you expect your employees to cover tattoos, then you shouldn't walk around your business with your "I love Mom" tattoo showing. Consistency is the hallmark of a great leader.

1. Make Sure It's Legal
This one is a no brainer. If you force your employees to dress a certain way and then later on down the road one of your employees finds out that the requirements are illegal, then you're in for a whole world of trouble. Double and triple check with your industry regulations to make sure that everything is acceptable -- steel-toed boots for construction workers, hats for chefs, etc.2. Be a Good Role Model
Nobody likes a hypocrite, so the "do as I say, not as I do" mantra isn't going to fly with a lot of people. If you really want your employees to respect your decision to implement a dress code, then it's imperative that you represent that decision in the way that you dress. Obviously, I'm not saying that you have to wear the same uniform as your employees -- it would be a little bit silly if Steve Jobs drove into work every day wearing that iconic blue Apple t-shirt. What I am saying, though, is that you need to take care of your appearance and dress professionally. This will show your employees that you're taking the dress code seriously and they should too. [caption id="attachment_1341" align="alignnone" width="1489"]