Some companies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all times.

What are the advantages for a company of having a uniform?

Are there any drawbacks of having a uniform for the staff? Commented [I1]: Make sure when there is a question like
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It has been observed that an increasing number of companies are making uniforms mandatory for their
employees. This essay will show that there are both positive and negative aspects to this phenomena,
looking first at the benefits of common attire for all, before focusing on issues such as lack of diversity
and eloping self-independence of employees.

BP#1

Advantage#1 Explanation
Sense of equality Clothes play a very important role and can be
used to convey strong message about equality
The growth and influence of internet has turned people fashion conscious than any other time in the
history. People are very concerned about their outlook and research shows, in developed countries
around 55% of a person’s monthly income is spent in their outfits. As a result, the inequality in terms of
outlook is very obvious at workplaces. Same office attire can solve the dilemma. Because, if everyone
wears uniform at office. It will develop a sense of equality and improve the work environment
subsequently. For example, in Japan, it has proven that workplaces with set uniforms allow for better
cooperation among colleagues as it reduces personal competition tendency.

Advantage#2 Explanation
Increased productivity
People tend to waste a lot of valuable time over choosing dress for work in the morning. As a resulta
result, they miss breakfast or enter office late. Which become costly sometimes. The implementation of
uniform at work places can change the scenario. It will make people focused and thus productivity will
increased.

BP#2

Disadvantage#1 Explanation
No diversity

The biggest drawback of uniform at office is that, workplaces will lose their diversity. Everyone with
same dress will make work places boring. Whereas different dresses and colors could develop a sense of
harmony in the workplace. In addition, it is a well known fact that monotonous office environment can
negatively hamper the mood of employees where as colorful and lively environment can sustain positive
energy to do further work.
Disadvantage#2 Explanation
No Self Independence
Another major demerit of uniform at office is that, it will negatively affect self-independence. Everyone
has the right to decide what they will wear. Companies should not interfere on that. People’s become
monotonous if companies force with such decisions. High quality employees will not feel motivated to
work for the companies and therefore the authorities will lose the opportunity to hire experienced
workers who will add a lot of value to the company.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it can be said that, uniform plays major role at work places. Companies should closely
assess it’sits impact before coming up with a decision.