Must-Have Personal Protective Equipment And Clothing In Healthcare
As a healthcare worker it is essential to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing as a physical barrier to prevent contamination from a variety of sources, such as blood and other bodily fluids; not just to protect the wearer but the patient as well. Pathogens are organisms that can cause disease and are easily spread through skin contact, body …
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Stylish Winter Clothing Ideas For Work
Winter, the season for good food and lots of cuddles. It has arrived and now it’s time to unpack all of those warm clothing. With cold days it is often a struggle to think about what to wear for work. However, there are lovely winter clothing ideas that could be incorporated in your everyday work wear. Six Winter Warming Clothing …
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5 Ways to Wear a Blazer
Blazers were originally developed as more of a “snazzy” look for semi-formal to casual events such as golf days, yachting and romantic dinners. A blazer is an effortless jacket in which you can dress down for a casual look, they usually fall in between a suit jacket and a sports coat, which is not worn with matching trousers. Blazers are …
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When Is It Time For New Company Uniforms?
When a company initially introduces their uniform, there’s a certain excitement that goes along with it. Proud business owners and managers do what they must to enforce the standards expected of the their staff to adhere to the dress code policy. However, over the years, everyday business operations tend to take priority. The importance of uniforms falls by the way …
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4 Tips for Choosing the Best Uniform Supplier
We’ve mentioned time and time again how important branding is for your company. Especially for small businesses. Establishing a brand and sticking to it goes a long way to reinforce your brands identity. A company uniform is a walking, talking branding component that conveys a sense of professionalism. When a consumer walks into your place of business, a subconscious first …
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3 Ways to Add Function to Your Company’s Uniform Today
In our previous blog post we spoke about style and utility in your corporate uniform design. That article made me wonder how far we could push our uniforms beyond their original intention. Sure, we all know that clothes are more than the fabrics that cover us up. We also know that they protect us against the elements and that, for …
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Style vs Utility: Which Uniforms Suit Your Business
Getting your company off the ground is no easy task. Anybody who’s managed to get passed the start-up phase deserves to be commended. You did it! You showed those hurdles who’s boss. However, while you may no longer be in the danger zone, a growing business faces some of its own challenges. When you were “the little guy or gal” …
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Tips for Choosing Professional Maternity Clothes
So one of your staff is pregnant, and her bump is growing steadily! She has taken the liberty of discarding her corporate uniform for something a little more comfortable. But her idea of maternity corporate wear just does match up to yours. Her cute candy coloured top and flannel pants are just not what you would normally associate with a …
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Team-Building Fun For Heritage Day
Heritage Day in South Africa comes every 24th of September. It is a reminder of the nation’s cultural diversity and is an opportunity to express national unity. The first Heritage Day was instituted in 1995 after the first free elections that spelled the end of apartheid and the beginning of a new, non-racially based democracy. The Roots Of Heritage Day The …
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5 Killer Tips For Keeping Your Natural Hair Looking Professional
“Interviewer: ‘So Frank, you have long hair. Does that make you a woman?’ Frank Zappa: ‘You have a wooden leg. Does that make you a table?” ― Frank Zappa The above hilarious quote highlights how your hairstyle can influence someones perception of you. So always make sure that your hairstyle leaves a positive impression, especially in the workplace. This is not as simple …
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Creative Ways To Put Spring Into Your Workwear Wardrobe
It’s the last lap of Winter and we are sure that just like us, you can’t wait for warmer weather. Spring is around the corner and what a reprieve! This Winter has been brutal! Before we know it, Summer is here, and holidays! Yay! But before you pop open the bubbly, there’s still work to do and deals to close! …
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Brush Up Your Body Language Skills To Make A Good Impression
You may have heard that it takes just 3 seconds to make a first impression. New research now shows though that you may need to have your act together in the blink of an eye. One tenth of a second is all it takes to form an impression of a stranger says the Princeton study. It may seem unfair that people …
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Dress Well to Earn More!
You can’t judge a book by it’s cover! Perhaps! But whether you like it or not, you will be judged in the first 3 seconds by what you wear even if the impression is unfounded! And even more, what you wear at work can determine how much you will earn. So dress well to earn more! Your Clothes Speak Volumes …
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The Importance of a Dress Code Policy for the Workplace
While a company can determine the appropriate dress code policy for the workplace, it is an offense to discriminate. It is outside the scope of this article to explore in detail what the law of the country says in this regard, so common sense must prevail for both employers and employees when exercising their rights. You certainly don’t want your …
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Keep Your Company Uniforms Looking New For Longer
As an employer you will invest a lot of time and money into the design and manufacture of company uniforms, therefore you will definitely want to make sure the staff look after them so as not to dig into the company savings again. Your ultimate goal is to make money, not spend it! In this article we discuss ways for …
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Adjust Your Corporate Clothing Wardrobe for Autumn, South Africa
Summer has ended and we’ve entered the new season! The weather is not so hot anymore, but it’s not cold enough for our winter garb yet. So as an employer, how would you adjust your corporate clothing wardrobe for Autumn in South Africa? In Turn Heads With Your Striking Seasonal Work Uniform, we detailed the temperamental South African weather. We …
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Turn Heads With Your Striking Seasonal Work Uniform
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Accessories, Autumn, Clothing, Cold weather, Comfort, Hot Weather, South Africa, Spring, Summer, Warm, Winter, Work Uniform
- 30/01/2018
In a previous blog post we mentioned the importance of comfort in a uniform. What can be more comfortable than clothing which is specifically designed to keep you cool when it’s hot or to keep you warm in cold weather? This is called a seasonal work uniform. In the following article we provide simple wardrobe tips to make sure your …
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What To Consider When Choosing Your Branded Uniform
“Never forget that you only have one opportunity to make a first impression – with investors, with customers, with PR, and with marketing.” – Natalie Massenet You must have read this quote or something similar, because whether we like it or not, first impressions are crucial and even more so in business, especially when choosing your branded uniform. As mentioned …
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Uniform Your Corporate Wardrobe
Would you choose to wear the same ensemble day in and day out? Most people will quickly answer “no”, but read on to see why so many companies choose uniforms. Many people across the world suffer with the dilemma of deciding what to wear to work every day. In earlier times, the uniform was often associated with, and made mandatory …
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