When you want to create a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among your employees then one of the most effective ways to achieve that goal is by introducing a workwear policy. A company uniform has plenty of advantages. Workwear allows customers to easily identify your employees whenever they need help. For employees who need to visit customer homes, it makes it plain when someone is employed by your company and provides a sense of security for your customers. There are also the important advertising benefits that workwear provides as it helps to keep your company brand in view of potential customers as your employees travel to and from work. Despite these advantages, it is still common for employers to get workwear wrong. Here are two things that you must avoid if you are going to choose compulsory workwear for your employees.

Workwear that is unsuitable for the job

When selecting workwear it is important to remember that you are selecting a colour scheme and style. You don't necessarily have to insist that every member of your team has to wear exactly the same clothing items. Not everyone in your company does the same job. If you run a retail outlet there will be people working on the shop floor, people in the accounts department and maybe others going out to visit customers for deliveries or installations. While you may want them all to exude the same general style it is unlikely that precisely the same outfit would be ideal for all of them. If you choose a style of workwear that is great in the office that may create problems for someone who must get down on their hands and knees to install equipment, or someone who works manually shifting boxes rather than in an air-conditioned office. Plan your workwear styles carefully and ensure that there is a sufficient range of materials and styles to suit everyone whatever their role may be.

Workwear that doesn't suit your employees

Before selecting workwear styles it is always best to listen to employee feedback. The people who have to wear the uniform will be in the best position to identify colours, styles and fits that suit them. Aim for a style that will complement most body shapes so that no employees are left feeling left out or made to feel foolish because they are stuck with an outfit that does not suit them at all.

For more information, contact a workwear supplier.