No Stubble at work.

PooBrain

PooBrain

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Hello, can anyone tell me if this work policy is even allowed to be enforced?

Basically i have to be either bare faced or equipped with a Muslim face warmer at work. I got moaned at today for having stubble.

Am i right in saying this infringes my freedom of expression and that i can tell my managers to stuff it?:confused:
 
Scuzi said:
Are you in a customer facing role?
I can't comment on your rights or freedoms but looking scruffy is unprofessional so it's understandable that your manager would want you to sharpen up. Has anyone else been approached about it?
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I deal with customers yes but i do not look scruffy and even designer stubble is forbidden which i find odd.

Another thing my department manager is from Pakistan and has a caterpillar latched onto his upper lip and he doesn't get moaned at.
 
_Andyh_ said:
I worked part time at Morrisons back when i was in the sixth form (soooo long ago !!), and i remember them making a member of staff go shave his stubble, he even had to buy a cheap disposable razor in store.

Wasn't something i had to worry about at the time :D
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Yes they mentioned that during training. See they think they can force us to buy a razor during work and shave. It's preposterous to think anybody could tell me to spend my money on the spot because i don't want a bare face.
 
Scuzi said:
It does sound a bit OTT considering the role.

One thing they need to tackle in grocery stores in the personal hygiene of the staff. No matter where I go in the country, Tesco and Sainsburys shelf stackers always seem to have at least one culprit who reeks so bad of body odour that it makes me gag.
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Yes, there are a few who (and it's only been 4 weeks since my store opened) who stink like sheet.
 
Dya know what, if moustaches are allowed then it's on!

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Clarkson said:
Problem is with these places, if it's 'company policy' and you signed your contract which will include accepting these policies, then they can ask you to do what they like if its 'company policy'. It's how they shaft you.
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The company policy is vague so i would love to keep my stubble if possible.
 
The Geezer said:
You have been told during a training session and still choose to ignore the advice, not sure what you want GD to do ?

Maybe you need to find a new role which allows you to do as you please
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They tell us they will make us buy razors with our own cash and shave on site. No chance...
 
Rroff said:
If your customer facing then there will be a certain amount they have a say over in terms of being presentable but unless its really really uncared for looking stubble they'd struggle to justify taking issue with it.
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The Personal Manager who interviewed/ hired me didn't seem to care. So i guess my FFPP manager was being a douche.
 
DanielMMS said:
A company can impose and enforce a dress code / policy - which can include requirements as to facial hair - so long as the reason behind it is for genuine business purposes. You have a client facing role. They are a brand. They want you to present the brand image. Frankly, you have a job and if you want to keep it why would you not abide by the dress code?
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I'm sure customers would appreciate and awesome stylized patch of stubble over a stonking beard so why are beards accepted?
 
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