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Uniforms in an accounting office

A market that is growing a lot here where I live (Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil) is the use of uniforms in work environments. I was recently asked about the wearing of uniforms at an accounting firm I serve. I was given the mission to decide whether or not employees should wear uniforms. I asked some, some were against, but most were in favor. What is your opinion about the use of uniforms? Do you agree?

Are you for or against uniforms?

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CuriousFox
WR Officer
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Why is this even a discussion? We are all adults. Have a dress code, but not uniforms. What the hell.
goose
Politicker
2
Sales Executive
I don't know.  The idea of getting out of bed and wearing another blue jumpsuit might have it's advantages.  Less decisions to make...
InQ5WeTrust
Arsonist
8
No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL
I haven't had to wear a suit and tie since I was 18. I'm fine with continuing to not wear one. 

Meeting with clients there should be a minimum level expected, but if the sales rep misses the bar on this one I doubt their competency in other areas as well. 

This also heavily depends on the segment - you turn up to work with creatives wearing suits good luck. 
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
7
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What is the definition of this "uniform"? Are we all wearing the same grey polo and black pants with black shoes...or do we have to adhere to a dress code where all employees must meet a certain standard?
KingShopper
Politicker
-1
JF Negócios Online
In this case it would be a gray dress shirt, black dress pants and a black tie (or no tie, not yet decided).
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
6
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Let people have some individuality, but set a dress-code they need to adhere to. Feels too culty otherwise.
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
6
SaaS Eater
I dont hate everyone having to dress to a certain level but im not trying to go to catholic school wearing the exact same thing as everyone else in the office. 
CaneWolf
Politicker
5
Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
Are we talking about suits or everyone wearing matching stuff. Because if it's old school IBM-type everyone's matching, that is gross.
Ricochet
Opinionated
3
SDR
One of us, one of us. 
KingShopper
Politicker
-1
JF Negócios Online
It would be something like a gray dress shirt, black dress pants, and a black tie (or no tie, not yet decided).
CaneWolf
Politicker
2
Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
Fuck that, no.
peopleareawesome
2
Stronghold
We haven't worn a uniform for 8 years and we feel great. We don't hear complaints, the boss praises the good looks. If they look good, I don't see the need to wear a uniform.
sneakysnek
Politicker
2
KCSM
If any company were to hit me with anything past a business casual dress code, I'm rescinding my application. No thank you please, I'm an adult who can pick out her own clothes AND tie her own shoes.
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
1
Rolling 20's all day
I feel like as an American I have a different take on this than someone in Brazil. If I was asked to wear a uniform (Matching everyone in an office setting) then I would think that is weird.
Having a dress code is different, that's "normal". Also having uniforms at restaurants or service companies is "normal".

But in an office where customers don't come in? Nah that's a no for me.
KingShopper
Politicker
-1
JF Negócios Online
It's a good argument. Actually, not all customers come in, but there is still movement of customers, especially when paying taxes.
RealPatrickBateman
Politicker
1
🔪Amateur Butcher🔪
Thats a big NO on uniforms for me. Collared shirt and pants w/ a belt is about all you're gonna get out of me lol. I'm done with Suits and Hard-soled shoes everyday. 
NoSuperhero
Politicker
1
BDR LEAD
Next thing is worshiping Xi Jiping
KingSaler
0
Stroke Pharma
For me, wearing a nice, neat, well-regarded uniform is excellent. It's always good for the customer to see everyone well organized and beautiful.
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
7
☕️
"Hello, and welcome to our cult!" Yeah, miss me with that.
WomenWantMeFishFearMe
Politicker
0
AM
Professional dress should be somewhat universal, but uniforms seem unnecessary to me. So long as you maintain a professional standard, a uniform seems at best redundant, at worst restrictive.
jefe
Arsonist
0
🍁
Dress code yes, uniform no.

It's not Target.
goose
Politicker
0
Sales Executive
How do you ask "for or against" and then include "yes or no" in the poll?  Am I the only one confused by this?
CloudyWithAChanceOfQuota
Politicker
0
Corporate AE
most accountants in the usa dress identically anyways at this point lmao 
Beans
Big Shot
0
Enterprise Account Executive
Have standards but an overall matching outfit? That's just odd. 
JECU
Opinionated
0
Account Manager / Co-Founder
I can see some folks liking uniforms as it removes the daily task of figuring out what to wear if in office everyday. I personally don’t care one way or the other.
AmberJ
Good Citizen
0
Página Lucrativa
Once again... Don't wear uniforms (dot)
StarveBenet
Good Citizen
0
Listen Oracle
no definitely not
sellingsellssold
Politicker
0
SDR
I have never herd of any company doing uniforms before. I understand those that have stricter guidelines of what you can and can not wear meaning business professional clothing but not a uniform that everyone has the same one. This makes me think of private schools and not professional offices. 
VProjectSars
Good Citizen
0
Prophets of Mojito
Yes, yes... yes!
Corpslovechild
Politicker
0
Inbound Sales Manager
My company is lucky I wear pants when I work from home.
ManuGG
Good Citizen
0
Inside SaaS
Uniform is a past thing
JWBroad
Good Citizen
0
JW Watchtower
Eu gosto de uniformes
LionsKingStream
Good Citizen
0
LK E-Sports
Eu gosto bastante de uniforme, principalmente branco
CEAStore
Good Citizen
0
C&A Store BR
Um uniforme bem passado é sempre bem visto
PodFishCast
Good Citizen
0
Fish Podcast
Acho que o chefe deveria perguntar aos funcionários pra ver se eles gostam e assim entrar num acordo
StraightLines
Good Citizen
0
Unusual Home
Uniformes dão um aumento na visibilidade da empresa
Sunbunny31
Politicker
-1
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Can you ask your colleagues to vote on it?  Sounds like you did a bit of a poll, but maybe a confidential vote, including what you think the options for the uniform might be, would be the best path.   

I mean, I spent 11 years in Catholic school, so I'm certainly familiar with uniforms.  I've also had to dress to staff booths at conferences as well, but I haven't had to wear a uniform for work in an office, well, ever, so I have a pretty firm idea that uniforms are a no - but that's also my California, USA, opinion, and I might be far off on what's appropriate in another country.

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