In this era, tattoos have become tremendously popular. Even though there was an unethical stereotype against people with body modifications, it still exists today. With the increasing number of people obtaining tattoos, the question arises if they should be allowed to be seen in the workplace. Although some occupations, like factories and construction companies, don’t mind tattoos showing, other professions, like the healthcare field, want their employees to cover up their body modifications to portray a professional image. People with tattoos working in white-collar careers should uphold the idea of professionalism and cover their tattoos appropriately to their company’s dress code.
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Many people of the older generation are still wary of tattooed people and can be discriminative against them. Companies take into consideration what clients expect their employees to represent. Hospitals expect their nurses to wear scrubs while working with patients. Although tattoos are becoming more common within the workplace, many tattooed people believe the dress code in company policies are becoming obsolete (Williams & et al. 373). While many policies have changed over the years, the new question arises about tattoos being seen within the white-collar companies. Although tattoos can be creative, stunning works of art for a person to show off, a professional job is not the place to display them for others to see (Christie). The past negative feelings of tattoos are still around today, and some people may still discriminate against …show more content…
People working in construction or factories might have a lenient dress code policy, but workers in white-collared businesses should uphold their traditional appearance. Each uniform has progressed over time. Nurses used to wear all white uniforms with skirts and a hat. Their uniforms have become modernized, and nurses can wear scrub pants, tops and jackets that can range any many colors and designs. Although their attire has changed, the nurses’ outfits still upholds a symbol within their occupation. Residents and their family members recognize workers wearing scrubs and know who to turn to for help. While uniforms may be evolving for today’s generation, the idea behind the professional image remains, and tattoos should be
A suitable, professional work appearance is vital for …show more content…
Many people of the older generation are still wary of tattooed people and can be discriminative against them. Companies take into consideration what clients expect their employees to represent. Hospitals expect their nurses to wear scrubs while working with patients. Although tattoos are becoming more common within the workplace, many tattooed people believe the dress code in company policies are becoming obsolete (Williams & et al. 373). While many policies have changed over the years, the new question arises about tattoos being seen within the white-collar companies. Although tattoos can be creative, stunning works of art for a person to show off, a professional job is not the place to display them for others to see (Christie). The past negative feelings of tattoos are still around today, and some people may still discriminate against …show more content…
People working in construction or factories might have a lenient dress code policy, but workers in white-collared businesses should uphold their traditional appearance. Each uniform has progressed over time. Nurses used to wear all white uniforms with skirts and a hat. Their uniforms have become modernized, and nurses can wear scrub pants, tops and jackets that can range any many colors and designs. Although their attire has changed, the nurses’ outfits still upholds a symbol within their occupation. Residents and their family members recognize workers wearing scrubs and know who to turn to for help. While uniforms may be evolving for today’s generation, the idea behind the professional image remains, and tattoos should be