Can You Wear This to Work? Office Dress Code Do’s and Don’ts

Are we witnessing the END of the OFFICE DRESS CODE?
In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins - with just 7% of workers in the UK still wearing a suit to work, and nearly half of Americans saying they wear suits less frequently now than they did 10 years ago - Ben debates whether getting suited and booted for work is a thing of the past.

Ben is joined by “The Corporate Agony Aunt”, Isobelle Panton, who has amassed a huge following online for her tips on how to navigate corporate life effectively after years of first-hand experience working in the business world - specialising in Personal Brand and Sales Strategy Consultancy.
You’ll get Ben’s unfiltered take on when bosses and managers SHOULD be allowed to impose rules, the truth behind wearing political slogans in the office, and the modern day challenges companies face when it comes to the work dress code. You’ll also get Ben’s best advice for employers and businesses, and a few laughs along the way!

Whether you’re an employee wondering what NOT to wear in the workplace, or you’re a company in need of a workwear shake-up, this one’s for you!

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Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro
01:38 Is this the most ridiculous dress code ever?
02:36 This dress code is just dangerous
04:08 The death of the suit?
06:07 The history of the business suit
08:55 Why uniforms are a good idea
10:00 Is it ok to wear political slogans in the office?
13:44 The rise of the corporate beard
16:50 What NOT to wear to work in the summer
19:00 What is acceptable to wear on zoom calls?
21:00 Sexism in the workplace and women’s workwear
26:12 Ben’s interview with The “Corporate Agony Aunt”, Isobelle Panton
38:04 Should companies relax dress codes? Ben’s final say

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