Social norms of "acceptability" often dictate the outfits we wear, or the haircuts we sport, at the office. But the underlying causes for these norms are complex -- cutting across cultures and generations. Workplace coach Howard Ross joins us to explore the the complicated politics of personal appearance at the workplace, and investigate why a simple decision to get a tattoo can shape your reputation within your office.
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The Politics of Personal Appearance in the Workplace
Listen Monday, Mar. 1, 2010 at 1:06 p.m. in Arts & Culture, Economy, History, Media, Politics, Society
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Howard Ross
Diversity consultant; Principal, Cook Ross
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Comments
Not every employer will have concerns about body art & piercings. I work in a creative environment where tats and piercings are commonplace.
Body art and piercings depend on which side of the coin you are on. If you have influence, fame and/or money, you can pretty much do anything you like and you will get the respect all out. However, if you are on the other side of the coin, be prepared to take any pre-judgements and sometimes offences that come along with it. It is just the nature of today's environment and we just have to live with it. I must admit that I am sometimes quick to throw judgement from just about anything that deviates from societal norm, until I see past through what I am judging in the first instance. It takes a lot of open mindedness to deal with this topic.