HYGIENE
True or False: It is okay to wear dirty clothing to work, as long you don't have a body odor.
False: Each employee should come to work with clean clothes.
It is Fun Friday and the theme is Star Wars Day. Jane Doe decides to wear a t-shirt that has a picture of a storm trooper holding a gun. Is this acceptable work attire?
No. Employees should not wear clothing with images of weapons.
True of False: It is okay to wear a mini skirt to work as long as I wear leggings with it.
False.
Jane painted her toe nails this morning. She wears flip flops to work and plans on changing shoes once her polish is completely dry. Is this acceptable?
No. Flip Flops are against dress code. Jane should manage her time better so that her polish completely dries before she has to put on her work shoes.
John decides to wear a red clown nose to work in honor of Ronald McDonald's birthday. Is this acceptable work attire.
No, it is not acceptable during his work hours.
True of False: It is okay to come to work without brushing your teeth in the morning because if someone can smell your breath it means they are not respecting your personal space.
False: Employees should arrive at work with brushed teeth.
Jane has on a spaghetti strap shirt. She knows it is against dress code, so she wears a lace shirt over it. Did Jane make a work appropriate choice?
No. Spaghetti straps and lace/see thru clothing is against dress code.
What is the appropriate length for shorts/skirts?
Shorts/skirts must come below your knee.
Jane sprained her ankle while playing sports. She now has on a cast and can not fit her foot into any of her regular shoes. She decides to wear Crocs to work. Is this acceptable?
Yes. If approved my management, Crocs can be worn in certain situations.
Sara thinks that hijabs look really cool, so she starts wearing them to work as a fashion statement. Is this acceptable work attire?
No. Head coverings may only be worn for religious purposes.
True or False: It is okay to come to work with funky arm pits, as long as I do not hug or get close to anyone.
False: Each employee should come to work showered and without body odor.
We are going on an outing to the splash pad. Jane decides to wear basketball shorts and a bikini top to work since she will be getting wet at the park. Is this acceptable work attire?
No.
John accidentally ripped his favorite work pants. He sews a patch over the hole. Can he wear still wear the pants to work?
Yes. As long as they are in good repair overall, they hole can't be seen and the patch is work appropriate.
Josh is going to participate in buddy bowling after work. He decides to just wear his bowling shoes to work so that he does not have to change shoes. Is this acceptable work attire?
Yes, as long as his bowling shoes are closed toed/heeled.
John wore his brass knuckles to work. What should he do prior to making dog treats?
Brass knuckles are considered a weapon and are not allowed at Gryphen!
True or False: It is okay if I have spaghetti sauce on my face while talking to a customer. After-all, they should be focused on what I'm selling and not my appearance.
False: Employees should be well groomed and neat in appearance whenever representing Gryphen.
Jane has on a t-shirt that has a picture of Bart Simpson mooning Homer Simpson. All of her peers think that the shirt is hilarious and nobody is offended by it. Is this acceptable work attire?
No. Employees should not wear shirts with inappropriate images.
Jane has on a skirt that comes down to her ankles. The skirt has a slit on the side that goes up to her thigh. Is this acceptable work attire?
No. Although the skirt meets the length requirement, the slit does not. Slits must not come above the knee.
John is a prankster. He thinks it will be funny to show up to work with swim flippers on. Is this a good idea or a bad idea?
This is a bad idea. Flippers are against dress code and they pose a safety hazard.
It is Halloween. John comes in dressed like dressed like Black Panther and has a really cool mask on. Is this acceptable attire?
No. The clothing is okay but masks are never permitted.
John Doe was slicing a bagel for breakfast and accidently cut his finger. He cleaned the cut before coming to work and it is not longer bleeding. What should he do, if anything, before makes dog treats?
John should wash his hands and put on gloves. If the cut is not fully healing it could start bleeding again while he is making treats.
It's Fun Friday and the theme is dress up day. Jane decides to wear her high school prom dress and a pair of 6 inch stilettos. Would this be acceptable? Why or why not?
No. She would not be able to work in the community in this outfit. Also, the shoes and dress could possibly be a safety hazard.
Jane rips her favorite pair of jeans while at work. She decides to take a pair of scissors and make some more cuts so that is looks like a design. Is this acceptable work attire? Why or why not? What should Jane do in this situation.
No. Pants with rips/tears are not acceptable, even if they are designed that way. Jane should notify staff or the situation so that they can provide her with an alternate pair of pants to wear.
Jane sees Sara wear Crocs to work everyday. Jane decides that if Sara can wear Crocs, then she is going to wear them also. Is this a good idea or a bad idea?
This is a bad idea. We should worry about ourselves when it comes to dress code. It's not our business what our peers are wearing and we do not know if it's been approved by management.
Give an example of when it would be okay to wear sunglasses at work.
1. If they are prescription
2. If they are transtions
3. For medical reasons and approved by management