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Good Afternoon Christine,
Back in 2002, I wrote a memo on this subject.
In response to your inquiry, I have copied it below......
Best Wishes,
Wesley
Wesley S. Creel
Administrator of Programs
Pink Palace Family of Museums
Memphis, Tennessee
www.memphismuseums.org
MEMORANDUM
To: Staff, Pink Palace Family of Museums
From: Wesley Creel
Date: September 25, 2002
Subject: Dress Code
I have notice over the past couple of years -- and it has been brought
to my attention on several occasions -- that some of us have been
wearing clothing on the job that many people (especially our customers)
could describe as inappropriate and unprofessional. I am writing to you
to go on record -- that I expect the staff to wear clothing that is:
appropriate to each employee's job duties; consistent with maintaining a
safe workplace; and presents a positive and professional image.
What is "appropriate?": The employee's job duties and the
situations that the employee might find her/himself during that day
determine appropriateness. Employees are expected to exercise good
judgment when determining what clothing is appropriate for that day's
work. . If the supervisor deems it necessary, supervisors will assist
employees in determining what is appropriate.
Here are some general examples of what I mean:
1.) Employees working outside in inclement and difficult weather (i.e.
Lichterman Nature Center or, Coon Creek Science Center); or in dirty and
dangerous work (i.e., Exhibit Dept. workshop) should wear clothing that
is consistent with safely and comfortably performing their tasks. These
types of employees normally do not come in contact with the public.
Such employees could wear shorts (reasonable length) and short sleeve
shirts due to hot weather; or, blue jeans when digging in the CCSC
quarry or doing trail maintenance work at LNC....for example. Such
employees may need to wear clothing that does not hang or is loose, to
prevent clothing from being entangled in power and shop tools.
2.) Employees that meet the public (whether frequently or
infrequently) should wear clothing that presents a high-level of
professionalism. Such employees should wear business attire. No blue
jeans or shorts of any length should be worn by such employees. LNC and
CCSC, and other outdoor assigned staff that meet the public may wear
shorts and other warm weather clothing when required by local weather
conditions. Some employees may choose to keep such business attire
(suit and tie) in their office for a necessary "quick change." Some
front line employees are required to wear Pink Palace Family of Museums
Logo clothing (i.e. IMAX Theater staff).
3.) Business Casual Friday's means wearing one of the Pink Palace
Family of Museums Logo clothing. No blue jeans. Denim or polo shirts
are permissible if bearing the LNC, PPM, Planetarium, or IMAX logos.
4.) All employees should show up for work wearing clean and ironed
clothing.
Employees may ask their supervisor to assist them in determining what is
"appropriate" clothing.
Also, supervisors will coach their employees as to what is "appropriate"
clothing. Of course, I am available to assist supervisors in such
determinations.
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Christine
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Subject: Uniform Policies
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We currently do not allow denim as part of our uniform or professional
dress policies. We are considering adding denim to our written policy.
Can anyone share guideline that you use for professional staff as well
as floor staff? Thanks.
Christine Arrasate
Nauticus
Director of Visitor Operations
1 Waterside Drive
Norfolk VA 23510
757-664-1019
757-646-0831 (cell)
"Around here, however, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep
moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things... and
curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."
Walt Disney
Christine Arrasate
Nauticus
Director of Visitor Operations
1 Waterside Drive
Norfolk VA 23510
757-664-1019
757-646-0831 (cell)
"Around here, however, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep
moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things... and
curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."
Walt Disney
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