Tattoos and piercings in the workplace
'Tattoos and Piercings in the Workplace.'
Tattoos and piercings should be permitted in the workplace!
In this presentation:
Rise in number of piercings and tattoos
Societies view
Employers view
Why do people think less of those with body art or piercings?
Rights concerning body art and piercings.
Why they should be permitted.
Societies view
Becoming more liberated and expressive.
Piercings and tattoos become part of mainstream culture.
Employers view
60% said that they were less likely to hire a candidate with tats or piercings.
Main concern was how the company would be viewed and/or represented.
Why do people think less of those with body art or piercings?
Some people still associate tattoos with bikers, sailors, criminals, gang members — the pariahs of society.
Perceive it as being rebellious, calling attention to yourself, and not being part of the team.
Rights concerning tattoos and piercings.
Can legally tell you you can’t wear piercings or reveal your tattoos at work.
But there are limits:Your company can’t use tats or piercings as an excuse to fire you.
A company can, on the flip-side, use it as an excuse not to hire you.
Why they should be permitted.
Do not effect working abilities.
Bring diversity to the workplace.
Quotes (Human Resource at UC Berkeley)- “There is evidence that managing a diverse workforce can contribute to increased staff retention and productivity.”
Bring more creativity to the employees who are aloud to express their individuality.
Why they should be permitted.
Do not effect working abilities.
Bring diversity to the workplace.
Quotes (Human Resource at UC Berkeley)- “There is evidence that managing a diverse workforce can contribute to increased staff
Tattoos and piercings should be permitted in the workplace!
In this presentation:
Rise in number of piercings and tattoos
Societies view
Employers view
Why do people think less of those with body art or piercings?
Rights concerning body art and piercings.
Why they should be permitted.
Societies view
Becoming more liberated and expressive.
Piercings and tattoos become part of mainstream culture.
Employers view
60% said that they were less likely to hire a candidate with tats or piercings.
Main concern was how the company would be viewed and/or represented.
Why do people think less of those with body art or piercings?
Some people still associate tattoos with bikers, sailors, criminals, gang members — the pariahs of society.
Perceive it as being rebellious, calling attention to yourself, and not being part of the team.
Rights concerning tattoos and piercings.
Can legally tell you you can’t wear piercings or reveal your tattoos at work.
But there are limits:Your company can’t use tats or piercings as an excuse to fire you.
A company can, on the flip-side, use it as an excuse not to hire you.
Why they should be permitted.
Do not effect working abilities.
Bring diversity to the workplace.
Quotes (Human Resource at UC Berkeley)- “There is evidence that managing a diverse workforce can contribute to increased staff retention and productivity.”
Bring more creativity to the employees who are aloud to express their individuality.
Why they should be permitted.
Do not effect working abilities.
Bring diversity to the workplace.
Quotes (Human Resource at UC Berkeley)- “There is evidence that managing a diverse workforce can contribute to increased staff