Are You Primed for a Promotion? Check Your Wardrobe First.Advancement in the Workplace is Directly Tied to an Employee's Wardrobe A wardrobe (sometimes called an "armoire") is a cabinet used for storing clothes. The earliest wardrobe was a chest, and it was not until some degree of luxury was attained in regal palaces and the castles of powerful nobles that separate accommodation was provided for the , According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a New Yahoo! HotJobs and Banana Republic banana republic n. A small country that is economically dependent on a single export commodity, such as bananas, and is typically governed by a dictator or the armed forces. Survey SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Think that an employee's work speaks for itself when it comes time for reviews, promotions or landing a new position? That is not necessarily the case according to a new survey from Yahoo! HotJobs and Banana Republic, which found that wardrobe is becoming an increasingly important factor for advancement. The majority of the general workforce (68 percent) and of human resource (HR) professionals (82 percent) agree that the way employees dress at work directly affects their prospect for a promotion. "Wardrobe choices really can make or break an employee's chance for promotion," says Yahoo! HotJobs Managing Editor, Tom Musbach. "A person's workplace attire is a reflection of the overall professional image that they want to portray por·tray tr.v. por·trayed, por·tray·ing, por·trays 1. To depict or represent pictorially; make a picture of. 2. To depict or describe in words. 3. To represent dramatically, as on the stage. and it speaks to the care and consideration they place on their work. This can be just as important as promptness or preparedness pre·par·ed·ness n. The state of being prepared, especially military readiness for combat. Noun 1. preparedness - the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them when considering an employee for career advancement." While most employees acknowledge the important role that workplace attire plays in getting ahead, 61 percent admit that they either don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. or don't care
"Don't Care" is a 1994 (see 1994 in music) single by American death metal band Obituary. about their company "dress code." Rather, they maintain that looking professional is a top priority, but opt to express themselves in business casual and comfortable, laidback styles. "Dressing for comfort, style and advancement all at the same time can be challenging," points out Deborah Lloyd, Executive Vice President of Design and Product Development for Banana Republic. "Professionalism doesn't need to be sacrificed for comfort or style. Instead, choose versatile looks that allow you to infuse in·fuse v. 1. To steep or soak without boiling in order to extract soluble elements or active principles. 2. To introduce a solution into the body through a vein for therapeutic purposes. your own personal style." What's Important to Employees Employees will be happy to hear that it's possible to balance comfort and professionalism, based on their top considerations when deciding what to wear to work (ranked in order of importance): 1. Appearing professional (81%) 2. Being comfortable (78%) 3. Dressing conservatively (48%) 4. Looking stylish and expressing their individual style (46%) Common Wardrobe Problems Although appearing professional, or "promote-able," ranked at the top of workers' priorities, there is room for improvement: * 36% feel like they are in a fashion rut and have trouble refreshing their workplace wardrobe * 25% admit to being late to work because they couldn't decide what to wear or they had a wardrobe malfunction Wardrobe malfunction is an euphemism used to describe the accidental exposure of an intimate part or parts of the body due to a defect in an article or articles of clothing. * 13% have been reprimanded by a supervisor for their clothing attire "A" for Style Effort Management can rest easy knowing that employees are willing to put forth the necessary effort to perfect their workplace attire, even if they still need some guidance: * 58% of employees re-evaluate their wardrobe and buy new clothes seasonally * 57% would be willing to spend the money to buy a new wardrobe if it meant getting a promotion * 52% estimate that of their total wardrobe budget, they spend an equal amount or more on career clothes than they do on non-workplace attire Work Every Day in Style[TM] To help employees in their search for both style and advancement, Yahoo! HotJobs and Banana Republic have teamed up to offer the "Work Every Day in Style" promotion. From August 22 - September 30, 2007, visitors to Yahoo! HotJobs can enter a daily sweepstakes where a recipient will be chosen every day for 40-days to receive a $1,000 wardrobe from Banana Republic. Visit http://hotjobs.yahoo.com for sweepstakes details and tips from Yahoo! HotJobs and Banana Republic on how to live everyday in style. Work Wardrobe Tips * Don't be afraid to ask. If you have any question about your company's dress code, seek clarification from your HR Department. * Take a hint from your boss. If you're trying to get ahead, then look the part. Take cues from your manager and mirror a similar level of professional dress. * Be ready. Keep an extra jacket and nice pair of dress shoes A dress shoe (U.S. English) is a shoe used as a component of formal wear. A dress shoe is typically contrasted to an athletic shoe. Dress shoes are widely used in dance and for evening parties and special occasions. in your office to help liven up Verb 1. liven up - make lively; "let's liven up this room a bit" liven, enliven, invigorate, animate energize, perk up, energise, stimulate, arouse, brace - cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't any outfit, in case you get pulled into a last minute meeting. * Understand business casual. No matter how casual your office, avoid anything too sloppy slop·py adj. slop·pi·er, slop·pi·est 1. Marked by a lack of neatness or order; untidy: a sloppy room. 2. or over-exposing. Sweats and ripped clothing are too casual. About the Surveys The Workforce Survey data was collected from more than 1,400 employees via an online survey questionnaire across the Yahoo! network, fielded across all 50 states. Fifty-three percent of respondents In the context of marketing research, a representative sample drawn from a larger population of people from whom information is collected and used to develop or confirm marketing strategy. were male and forty-seven percent were female. The HR Professional Survey data was collected from more than 750 HR professionals through HR.com, using an online survey questionnaire. The results for both surveys reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate. Comprehensive survey results may be obtained via the media contacts listed below. About Yahoo! HotJobs Yahoo! HotJobs (http://hotjobs.yahoo.com) is the fastest growing Web site among the leading job boards, with +35.4% traffic growth during January - June 2007, versus 2006 (comScore Media Metrix). As a leader in the online recruiting industry, Yahoo! HotJobs has revolutionized the way people manage their careers and the way companies hire talent. Yahoo! HotJobs' tools and advice put job seekers job seeker also job·seek·er n. One who seeks employment. in control of their careers and make it easier and more cost-effective for employers and staffing firms to find qualified candidates. About Banana Republic Banana Republic, a division of San Francisco-based Gap Inc. (NYS 1. Is not. See Nis. :GPS), is known for casual luxury, with high-quality apparel for men and women and sophisticated seasonal collections of accessories, shoes, personal care products, intimate apparel and gifts for the home. Available at Banana Republic stores nationwide, online at BananaRepublic.com, or by phone at 1-888-BRSTYLE. |
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