When we choose what to wear, we usually make an emotional decision based on our own preferences and our mood. But did you know that colours convey subconscious messages to others? With this information, we can make a conscious decision to use colours in our uniforms that convey the correct message for our brand. Let’s take a look at some …
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Specifying the quantity and type of uniform you want your security officers to wear will lead to more transparent pricing as well as prepare you for a smoother transition. Here are some questions to ask your security provider: 1. What Image Should My Security Team Project? Security officers are usually the first contact many employees and visitors have with your …
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Casual day aside, some employers may assume that uniforms aren’t very important. They might think that a name badge or a lanyard are enough to indicate that someone is an employee. However, from a customer perspective, this isn’t always the case. Not only does wearing a uniform unite your employees, it makes them easily recognised by the public. When customers …
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It’s the end of the year and 2018 is seeing some of its last days. Time to hit the reset button and bring on 2019, a time for a fresh start and new beginnings. Out with the old and in with the new. In the new year, businesses will be looking at ordering new uniforms for their employees, while others …
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Not too long ago, uniforms were simply work clothes that most of us were indifferent toward. In recent times however, we’ve seen some companies like airlines up the ante in the uniform game. For companies with corporate uniforms, staff learned to create their own unique style that fits into their employers dress code policy with the intent of either making …
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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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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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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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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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Having a dress code policy in the workplace is a good idea. However, you may have to deal with employee uniform complaints for various reasons from time to time. For example, a 17 year old boy who worked in a hotel as a general assistant was asked to wear a version of a uniform that the ladies at the reception …
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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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Are you a business owner who wants to purchase uniforms? You have come to the right place! At Mbatsani Africa Corporate Clothing, we design, create and manufacture uniforms. We cater for a wide variety of businesses including hospitality, cleaning, security, retail, healthcare and maintenance. We specialise in personalised work wear for your company. In this blog post we discuss why …
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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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