These dress codes apply in Swiss companies
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In some professions, nobody looks twice if you show up to work in sweatpants and an oversized t-shirt. In other fields of activity, however, such an elevator would cause frowns.
We asked how strict Swiss companies are with the dress code.
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Dark gray work clothes with yellow accents – this is how most of us know the delivery people who ensure that letters and parcels reach us every day. You belong to the professional group at the post office who have to wear work clothes. Likewise the more than 28,000 employees who are in contact with customers and represent the yellow giant.
“For some professional groups, such as our logisticians in the letter and parcel centers, there are dress codes for safety reasons. There is no specific dress code for all other employees,” says 20 Minutes Lifestyle at Swiss Post.
Embellishing post office workwear with a Prada brooch is not permitted. "Employees are not allowed to attach any advertising, badges or similar to their work clothing that serve to disclose personal interests or opinions," says media spokeswoman Denise Birchler. There are also restrictions if the clothing could pose a health or safety risk. For example, anyone who works on the sorting machine has to do without towels and sandals.
Anyone who wants to wear a yarmulke, headscarf, cross or Star of David at the post office can do so. This regulation also applies to customer contact. "Swiss Post is committed to equal opportunities and thus to tolerance and openness towards other cultures and religions," explains the company. Swiss Post also shows tolerance when it comes to body jewelry: “The Swiss Post workforce is as diverse as the Swiss population. There are also employees with tattoos and piercings.” Read More…
