I work for a big, professional company and we're expected to dress appropriately. I have a co worker who wears little tank tops and tight pants all the time. Today she showed up in a little lacy tank top that shows off her entire bra, not to mention the material is so thin that you can see EVERYTHING. It's white and lacy and she isn't even bothering to cover it up. She looks like a streetwalker. It sounds really petty but this girl thinks that she can get away with everything, all she does all day is surf the web and talk on her cell phone.
What should I do?
2007-08-02 07:21:06 · 13 answers · asked by I H8 Work 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
It speaks very highly of you (not to mention your parents) that you are concerned. Sexual Harrassment laws protect everyone against sexual displays in the workplace. For something like this, the only criteria needed for the law to apply is for you to tell a responsible official that you are offended. If you have a proactive manager, all you should have to do is tell them privately that it offends you. If you don't, then the appropriate route is through HR. Don't be shocked though, if the response is lackadaisical. It very much depends on the integrity of the company, and how they view following versus breaking the law.
2007-08-02 07:35:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have some really good answers here to consider. I have worked in Management level positions, specifically Human Resource and truly you have reason for concern. First of all, I find it hard to believe that a company such as yours does not have the management level personnel in place who is not 'already' aware of this situation. Second, if you have noticed, others have too - and I am sure the office "gossip' mill is turning tightly. It is also obvious that you are not friendly with this young lady- otherwise you might be able to address this situation with her on a personal level. I am also aware that you seem to be pretty close enough to 'know' that she is 'surfing the web/talking on the cell phone' all day.....hmmm
Suggestion: Write a note as suggested to your manager/supervisor/Human Resources/Personnel Manager....letting them know your concerns. If you do this - please relate only the facts. If you know her to be on the phone and surfing the web - you'd better have some dates and times. (most companies have the ability to determine ilde time on the web from their employees)
Finally, make sure you are doing everything right in your position. Not pointing fingers at you - but in my experience, many of the complaints I used to get - were from girls who were upset, jealous or catty with each other and wanted to cause problems for the other. Just be careful.....
2007-08-02 07:47:12 · answer #2 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does this girl work for YOU? If so, you should try to impose both a reasonable "dress code" and (more importantly) a work ethic.
Obviously you have no real power in this situation and are likely to achieve nothing in the way of a solution that would satisfy you, so keep you nose out of it.
2007-08-02 07:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should mind your own business. Her attire is not harming you in any way. If she's meeting her production quotas and/or not causing you or one of your subordinates to have to shoulder any of her workload due to surfing and chatting then you have no grounds for complaint. It is said that "A puritan is someone tormented by the haunting fear that someone, somewhere might be having a good time." If it's not skin of your nose, MYOB and STFU.
2007-08-02 10:01:07 · answer #4 · answered by avengingeagle7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say you should do something because the monye going to her salary could be put towards your raise. email your immediate supervisor and ask if the dress code is still being enforced in the office. you dont have to give any names. if there is not dress code then its really none of your business. as far as the work, she'll be fired soon enough if she's not doing her job. maybe she is getting her job done but you dont know about it. let your supervisor handle that part.
2007-08-02 07:45:11 · answer #5 · answered by cashmaker81 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I even have had the comparable project with a fellow instructor at artwork. She teaches severe college and wears low decrease blouses and extremely short skirts. a number of the different instructors have been given mutually and spoke with the first, in basic terms addressing their concerns concerning the scholars. The primary spoke to her and issues are starting to be slightly extra suitable when you consider that then. My assumption is that your coworker is familiar with what she is doing and enjoys the attention.
2016-10-09 01:49:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a guy, I have no objection. Eye candy for me...heehee. However, as a professional at work, I do agree that having a proper dress code is a necessity. So....is her dept still hiring?
2007-08-02 07:45:49 · answer #7 · answered by Bernstein 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you're her boss there's nothing you can really say to her... However you can let your boss know anonymously that you find it offensive and that it brings a bad image to the company. If you have clients coming in on a somewhat regular basis, I'm guessing your boss will say something to her.
2007-08-02 07:29:46 · answer #8 · answered by waterskater 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do nothing unless you are her supervisor. It will catch up with her. Of course you could mention it to a supervisor, but if she found out there might be retalliation.
2007-08-02 07:36:23 · answer #9 · answered by KATHY A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing, it happens in every office... Or switch jobs, according to your answers ID, you don't like your 9 to 5 anyway...
2007-08-02 07:25:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋