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Julie Richie is associate editor for PPB.
The Importance
Of Input
Uniforms can have a negative effect
on employees’ attitudes when they are
selected without their input. For example,
a waitress complained that her uniform’s
loose-fitting sleeves draped down and
touched the food as she served and as
she cleared places. Her uniform quickly
became stained and dirty, making her
self-conscious and less likely to interact
with customers in a friendly manner. And
customers couldn’t have been too happy
about her dirty sleeve touching their food.
To avoid unintended uniform problems
such as this one, be sure to ask for
employee input when choosing new styles.
For an outer uniform layer, try the Huzu Tailgate
Hoody with an insulated Neoprene pocket to keep a
drink cold and your hands free while you’re working
on the job. The pocket is also a secure storage
spot for a cell phone, wallet or other valuables.
J. America Blanks (Wholesale Blanks Division) UPIC: blanks
In an industrial setting,
comfort and protection
are critical. This WorkTech
performance shirt is
made from mechanical
stretch poplin and is
65-percent polyester/
35-percent cotton. The
shirt both ventilates and
cools, providing relief
from heat exposure.
Dickies Occupational Wear
UPIC: dickies
Source: Cornell Hotel and Restaurant
Administration Quarterly, April 2000.
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