INTHEBLACK February 2023 - Magazine - Page 33
AT A GLANCE
Many employees and
companies now question the
place of a dress code in the
workplace, as the influence of
Gen Z prompts a more
“business casual” attitude.
However, the business
casual approach to
workwear has been on its
way for decades, prompted
by Casual Friday and many
similar initiatives.
The pandemic has also had
an impact, as two years of
working from home has
made many workers
reluctant to suit up to head
back into the office.
GEN Z
and the new “business casual”
In the modern workplace, what signifies a casual or professional dress
code is changing. Does clothing truly influence how well workers get
the job done or help to advance their career?
Story Susan Muldowney
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