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you are a supervisor of a medical office and your employee showed up for work in...

you are a supervisor of a medical office and your employee showed up for work in an inappropriate outfit how would you handle the situation

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You are a supervisor of a medical office and your employee showed up for work in an inappropriate outfit how would you handle the situation.

At workplace it is always better to have a better dress code. It has many benefits to have a proper outfit at workplace.

The positive side of having dressed in an appropriate outfit includes:

  • Appropriateness
  • Safety
  • Strengthen unity and teamwork
  • Increases productivity
  • Ensures responsibility

Handling the situation when an employee comes for work in an inappropriate outfit

  • Review your medical office policy

First of all you should review the policy of your medical office regarding appearence and dress code at work.

  • Prepare for the conversation

Preparation is really important before any meeting. Think through how you will frame the conersation. Focus on your intention and communicate that you want them to be as successful as possible. Talk to the employee about how his/her appearance can help them improve internal and external relationships.

  • Be courageous
  • Have a conversation in private

The conversation should be tactful and sensitive. Keep your tone positive. Don't make a judgement over his/her dressings. Tell them the reason why it is inappropriate.

  • Be direct

Explain how look influences on success at work. State the facts. Give them a feedback on your overall presence and make sure that your dressing is appropriate at worlplace.

  • Give advice

Give them concrete advice by restating the norms and policies.

  • Listen

Make it a two-way conversation. Give the employee also a chance to explain his/her part. Be compassionate.

  • Be sensitive about religious, cultural and gender related aspects.

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  • Don't make it into a bigger dealthan it is

At the end of the conversation it's helpful to restate your intention. It is good enough to follow up a few days later to see whether the person has any questions. And when you notice changes, offer compliments.

  • Make rules clearer for the next time

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  • Document the incident in detail​​​​​​​

It is necessary to prepare an incident report after the coversation with the employee.

Nightingale answered 1 year ago
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