Industry Report


How workwear enhances equal opportunities


In this article, Deborah Gobey, head of marketing at Mi Hub, explains the benefits of a uniform and how this enhances equal opportunities among employees.


W


ork uniforms can unite a cohort of people, break down barriers to entry,


and instil a sense of safety and belonging in the people who wear them.


And within the HR space, in particular, there is an awareness that uniform serves as a tool not only to boost employee engagement but to also create a workplace with equal opportunities.


Why do we need workwear? Each year, millions of individuals go to work ‘in uniform’, whether that is a branded ensemble or a corporate suit – with research showing that 67% of the population has worn a uniform to work. Work dress codes may vary, but the reason for wearing them remains


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Not only can uniforms boost


workplace engagement and create a sense of inclusivity for employees, but they can shape perceptions of a brand without one word being said


– Deborah Gobey, head of marketing, Mi Hub


ubiquitious throughout the workplace. It ensures safety of the work, provides a brand or corporate identity, and boosts employee engagement. But, perhaps one of the most prevalent reasons, particularly in 2023, is that it has the power to mitigate discrimination, pressure and bias in the workplace.


Breaking down barriers to entry Workwear has the power to create a level playing fi eld for everyone within the workplace — and we can liken this to the way that uniform does in schools. Research by Trutex states that at schools ‘uniform removes the pressure on children to wear the latest fashions or designer labels, and can reduce perceived inequalities between students from different socio-economic or family


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