An article I recently came across discussed the implications of the generation gap in the workplace. The Illinois consultant interviewed used the flip flop as a symbol of this divide – a very specific symbol however as I have seen many a flip flop clomping around the office during the work day. I am a [...]
GM is updating its look – literally. Some of the changes include terming a conference room a “Zen Room”, holding ride-and-drive events for GM employees, and working in a new office dress code. Or rather, almost eliminating it.
As stated from a memo from GM’s Vice President of Global Human Resources, Mary Barra: “As we work [...]
Half of all employers with a dress-code policy link it to the actual employment contract, according to research published by XpertHR.
The survey of HR staff at 31 organizations – covering a combined workforce of 280,000 employees – found that 49% had taken a regulatory approach by incorporating the dress code into the employment contract itself.
In [...]
I turned on my radiators for the first time last night, and when I woke up this morning and stepped out into my living room, all I wanted to do was crawl into my super warm and cozy bed again. It could just be that it’s Monday morning, but after a few sips from my [...]
Straight Up Corporate by WorkWardrobe featuring Balenciaga
My recent incursion into the workforce has rendered me confused as to what exactly constitutes business attire in architecture. With no enforced dress code, the firm I have been working for in the past months continues to surprise me each week, with its similarity to the casualness of a Silicon Valley start-up (though, with the [...]
The hoodie has always been an item of clothing that looks so comfortable, that I see scattered throughout the sidewalks as a standard outerwear garment, and that also always looks just a bit sloppy. Perfect for the weekends, yes. But when I’m catching my winter chill in the office, I would never dare slip a [...]
I pose a question to you: What do I wear to an event? Well the follow-up to that question can lead to many other questions and ultimately a lot of overwhelming confusion. What kind of event is it? When will it be held and where? Who will be there? What is your involvement with this [...]
There is little more refreshing and fun than a student fashion show. Many times with fashion collections, you see designers trying to target their consumer and what retail buyers want to sell to their customers. Of course this makes perfect sense for the fashion business. However, most students don’t have to feel those business pressures [...]
Most corporate environments participate in casual Fridays. Those donning suits Monday through Thursday rejoice … an opportunity to express yourself in a more casual approach. While this is not an opportunity to be careless, you can be comfortable. And more importantly, you can look stylish and sharp no matter the atmosphere.
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