A Uniform You’ll Want to Wear
Generally, the clothes we choose to wear are an expression that we care about how we look. They affect how people perceive us and how we feel about ourselves. Likewise, a good-looking, well-fitting uniform that employees like to wear can increase their self-esteem and improve their attitude about their profession, as well as improve your customers’ experiences.
What constitutes a uniform depends on your company’s brand and industry. A uniform can be as simple as a garment or accessory that helps a customer quickly identify a staff member, or a more complete ensemble to address professional standards and safety requirements.
When it comes to choosing the best uniform for your employees, you want it to be something they will want to wear. To accomplish this, there are two main considerations with their uniforms: appearance and function.
Appearance
An attractive uniform can greatly enhance employee self-esteem and make them feel like part of a team. Appearance elements to look for are fit, fabric, and style. Consider your current brand colors, and make similar or complementary color choices to ensure your team stands out from the crowd. The fabric should also be comfortable to wear, durable, and easy to wash and dry. Ensure that the style and fit of a uniform don’t imped an employee from doing their work, especially when moving and lifting are integral to their job.
Function
What elevates professional uniforms above employee chosen workwear is that they can include details directly related to the betterment of the industry. Function details include covered buttons on pants for auto shops (so there is no risk of scratching the paint), pockets big enough to hold necessary items close, and reinforcement at stress points.
Impractical uniform choices can increase stress and make job performance difficult, so it’s important to pick the right one! At SITEX, our experienced service & sales departments can help you develop or revise a uniform program that best fits your brand, your industry, and your employees. A uniform that’s perfect for you!
