UK offices swap suits
Thu 29 May 2008
29/05/2008
Workers in British offices are increasingly swapping their suits for smart casual attire. New research by executive leadership and development consultancy, The Aziz Corporation, has shown most employees keep their suit only for business meetings. "Enforcing a suits-only dress code is seen as outdated and perhaps a little insular in an increasingly international workplace, an image which savvy modern companies want to steer clear of," advised chairman, Professor Khalid Aziz. His study into office dress codes found fewer than 25 per cent of offices insisted suits be worn at all times. It found 66 per cent considered smart casual to be the most appropriate dress code for everyday wear. It also revealed 62 per cent of executives were confused over the exact definition of 'smart casual'. Professor Aziz concluded: "Like it or not, people will always be judged on their appearance as well as their abilities."
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