Need help getting Gen Z hires to dress better at work

[Anonymous]

I thought "trunk" includes the butt, so I'd be a bit surprised to see that shirts must cover your butt unless pp wants everyone to wear xxxxL

[Anonymous]

Maybe a uniform type dress code .

Different colored collared polos for each position. Black or khaki pants with a belt and closed toed dress shoes (not athletic shoes).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe a uniform type dress code .

Different colored collared polos for each position. Black or khaki pants with a belt and closed toed dress shoes (not athletic shoes).

For creatives?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe a uniform type dress code .

Different colored collared polos for each position. Black or khaki pants with a belt and closed toed dress shoes (not athletic shoes).

For creatives?!

*insert puke emoji*

[Anonymous]

Gentleman, the banana hammocks must be left at home!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think you can force women to wear makeup?? What is wrong with you?

X10000 seriously, op! You had me until that line. Now I think you’re ridiculous.

Either have a dress code or don’t.

[Anonymous]

NO THONGS ALLOWED

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

I would give them as much clarity on expectations as possible. For me I’d say, the expected dress code for client interaction is business casual, smart casual, or business creative. Everyone needs to read up on these and let me know if you have questions. The following are never allowed: Crocs, sweats, pajamas, dirty clothes, or excessively ripped/torn clothes. But I encourage you to find ways to express yourself within these guidelines”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I work in federal government consulting where we meet with military clients. People on my team (new college grads) have worn the following to client sites:

1) crop tops
2) skin tight athletic tennis dress with dirty Air Force ones (saw this one yesterday)
3) ugg slippers
4) running shoes
5) a t shirt advertising a college kegger


It’s ridiculous, and sadly these are the least of the issues we have with these people.

Have a similar situation. Work with military clients AND members of Congress. Military wearing full Class A uniforms and staff/elected officials are in suits.

One of our contractor employees showed up in a hand-knitted hot pink and yellow striped beanie hat, pajama bottoms with emojis on them and bright colored crocs. The individual made it quite clear they thought nothing was wrong with their clothing and intimated if they were told otherwise, there was going to be a fight about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work in federal government consulting where we meet with military clients. People on my team (new college grads) have worn the following to client sites:

1) crop tops
2) skin tight athletic tennis dress with dirty Air Force ones (saw this one yesterday)
3) ugg slippers
4) running shoes
5) a t shirt advertising a college kegger


It’s ridiculous, and sadly these are the least of the issues we have with these people.

Have a similar situation. Work with military clients AND members of Congress. Military wearing full Class A uniforms and staff/elected officials are in suits.

One of our contractor employees showed up in a hand-knitted hot pink and yellow striped beanie hat, pajama bottoms with emojis on them and bright colored crocs. The individual made it quite clear they thought nothing was wrong with their clothing and intimated if they were told otherwise, there was going to be a fight about it.

OP here, didn't realize this thread was still going. People will think you are trolling, but I know the pain is real.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe you are just and old fuddy duddy and not "in" with the new styles? You sound like my grandmother tut-tutting my perfectly normal outfits.

If your clients are creative, they may be more likely to appreciate the GenZ style vs a fuddy duddy.

This is actuallly what I was thinking. Young people care about how they look and in many industries casual is cool. The Gen Z dress style could actually make your firm look young and hip and show you’re bringing in fresh new talent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s not that difficult.

Email gets sent out to everyone. Nobody specific is targeted. “Colleagues, as we enter our new fiscal year we are taking a moment to refocus on our company brand and putting our best foot forward with our clients and industry. As part of this effort, please find below our updated guidelines for appropriate and expected dress, which will help balance self expression in our creative field with professionalism in front of our clients:

Business casual attire should be freshly laundered and ironed
Shoes should be close-toed and season appropriate. No Crocs, sneakers, sandals, etc.
No brand logos
No revealing clothing. Shirts are expected to cover the trunk entirely.

Thanks to everyone for your partnership in this!

Management

Wtf does this mean

Trunk of your body is your torso

[Anonymous]

I’ve worked a job where the principal (public school) specified staff not wear flip flops and only jeans on Friday.

I think it’s fair to send an email with a dress code: no sweats or flip flops. Jeans must not be ripped, no excessive skin being shown, nothing offensive on shirts.