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5 Benefits of Having Your Employees Wear Uniforms

In some industries, employee uniforms are much more common than others. But no matter the industry, every company or business can benefit by having their employees wear uniforms that are specific to their brand. What are these benefits, exactly? Here are a few to think about:
 
Easy Identification
Have you ever been at a place of business and weren't sure who to approach about a question or concern simply because you couldn't identify who was an employee and who wasn't? Uniforms completely eliminate that problem for employees who are face-to-face with customers each day. For businesses that may not have as much face-to-face customer interaction, employee uniforms also make it easy to identify who belongs in the workplace as an employee and who doesn’t.
 
Fosters Employee Trust
Did you know that a survey done by J.D. Power and Associates showed that customers are more inclined to do business with uniformed employees because they stood out as more professional, competent, and knowledgeable? Employees in uniform create a different type of presence in the workplace than those not in uniform, and it tends to impact the interaction and purchasing decisions of customers.
 
Eliminates Dress Code Concerns
Some businesses that don’t have actual uniforms may have dress codes or guidelines that they expect their employees to follow. However, these rules and guidelines are often subjective. What may seem acceptable to an employee may be on the edge of unacceptable by employers. This can cause a rift with employees as well as a distraction in the workplace by trying to remedy the situation. With employee uniforms, dress guidelines are more defined which prevents these types of issues from happening in the first place.
 
Increases Brand Presence
Any business that has intentions of improving brand image knows that a big part of this process is continued interactions that customers and potential customers have with the brand image/logo. Not only do employee uniforms promote increased branding in the workplace, but they also create brand exposure when employees wear their uniforms outside of the workplace as well.
 
Promotes Employee Cohesion
Employee uniforms in the work place create a sense of belonging and tend to “level the playing field” for individuals who work together. It eliminates the divisions that can occur between employees because of dress differences in the workplace. It creates a sense of unity and teamwork with all employees in the workplace that promotes productivity and efficiency.

What’s great about creating employee uniforms is that they can be designed for practically any industry or any dress style. Uniforms can be as simple as branded t-shirts or as formal as embroidered collared shirts. Whatever your uniform needs are, contact SKG Uniforms today. We help our clients design unique uniforms for a variety of industries including healthcare, education, sports, hospitality, business, industry, and more.