Ah, spring and summer. People relax a bit, having survived winter. But your dress code shouldn't. In fact, a dress code that promotes productivity and prevents litigation should probably be pretty tough on warm-weather attire.
Advice on crafting such a policy is available from all kinds of sources. Lawyers are going to say one thing as they seek to avoid clothing-related legal actions. Management consultants are likely to offer tips that will be tailored more to avoiding distractions. And then there are health-conscious sources who will tell you that summer dress codes need to take into consideration the way heat and humidity affect people on the job.
A dress code should be based on four criteria: common sense, health, safety and, most important of all, productivity.
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Dan Cook
Dan Cook is a journalist and communications consultant based in Portland, OR. During his journalism career he has been a reporter and editor for a variety of media companies, including American Lawyer Media, BusinessWeek, Newhouse Newspapers, Knight-Ridder, Time Inc., and Reuters. He specializes in health care and insurance related coverage for BenefitsPRO.
