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ExcerptsMoving towards CasualsBy the time dotcom companies became the darlings of bourses in the early-1990s, unprecedented changes had taken place in terms of all corporate dressing conventions being turned upside down. An industry observer commented, "The dotcoms were casual work environments, come as you are, put in a pool table, make yourself at home." The reason why dotcoms encouraged a casual atmosphere was because their employees typically worked for long hours... The Case for Casual Dress Codes
The Case Against Casual Dress CodesDespite the growing acceptance of casual dress codes by HR departments of companies the world over, there were many who strongly opposed the policy. Many HR experts and analysts argued that there was a direct connection between employee attitude, dress and productivity. They stated that more than how the wearer felt about his/her clothing, it was important how the people whom they dealt with (that is customers) felt...
ExhibitsExhibit I: Corporate Clothing - The Indian Perspective |
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