Does your Dressing affect Your Company’s Productivity?

The dress that you wear to work or a corporate environment is very important, it says a lot about you and the kind of work you do. We, Administrative professionals are most of the time the face or image of the organizations we work with and therefore we need to dress appropriately for the office and other functions we attend.

Below is an article I found on dressing with the title "does your dressing affect your company's productivity". Let us read to learn more about dressing and the corporate environment.

If you wear a plain white, long-sleeve shirt over a pair of brown trousers or skirt, what should be the colour of your necktie or socks, in the case of men?

How about the belt/brace and shoes? And is it appropriate in fashion and the corporate world in particular for women to tuck in without wearing belts? What of a gentleman putting on a necktie over a short-sleeve shirt without a jacket?

While these questions might sound menial in the minds of many people, they are pertinent issues that every corporate executive, job seeker or entrepreneur preparing for that crucial meeting, be it with the board, the bosses, stakeholders, peers or for a job interview, would have to answer prior to settling on what to wear.

Unfortunately, however, not many executives in the country and the world at large have answers to these questions. Most executives might not even bother to ask them, with the excuse that results rather than appearance matter in today's competitive business environment.

But while that might be true, Medical Aesthetician and Chief Executive Officer of the FC Group of Companies, Mrs Grace Amey-Obeng, said a good look would boosts one’s confidence and serve as an icing on the person's personality.

From the shape and size of toe and finger nails to the colour of one's pen, Mrs Amey-Obeng said proper attention must be paid to virtually everything one puts on the body to ensure that they align and send a positive message to the outside world.

In the September 27 edition of the weekly motivational radio talk show, the Springboard, Your Virtual University, Mrs Amey-Obeng thoughts on Executive Dressing and Personality Management, which were shared at this year's Festival of Ideas in Accra, were replayed to listeners.

It aimed at exposing the audience to the rudiments of dressing and personality branding, which are key to the success of every business executive and individual.

The FC boss intimated that good looks in the corporate world was of paramount importance, given that it enhances the person's confidence, which could invariably translate into higher performance and results for the individual and the company in question.  

First Things First

Mrs Amey-Obeng, who is a beautician and founder of the FC Group, explained that the first thing for every corporate executive was good feet, which she said must fit the person's body shape.

"If your institution has a dress code, follow that dress code but make your personality shine through that dress code by associating correctly with the right shoe, bag and pen, among others; don't do anything flashy, something that is acceptable and will make your friends say they are always happy to have you here," she said.

Given that most business executives are exposed to a lot of people, the FC CEO said it was advisable to avoid using strong perfumes, which could end up causing disaffection among colleagues.

"Sometimes we blend all kinds of perfumes to formulate our own scent and it can become very offensive. Just use the mild ones and preserve the strong ones for the night when the temperature is low," she said.

To avoid a clash of scents between the perfume and deodorant, she advised that those using scented perfumes should avoid applying deodorants that have scents.

I hope this post assists us Administrative Professionals on how to dress appropriately for work or corporate events. You can share with experiences on corporate dressing with us and leave a feedback below.

Kindly come back again as we will continue the discussions on this topic and get ready for part 2. Thanks for reading.

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