Perceptions Regarding the Impact of Workplace Attire on Workplace Outcomes

The purpose of this study was to examine employee perceptions regarding the impact of workplace attire on workplace outcomes and how one is viewed by others. Results from a sample of MBA students indicate that today’s workers do see workplace attire as impacting workplace outcomes and how one is viewed by others. This is somewhat influenced by one’s gender and the value one places on attire. These results and directions for future research are discussed

Why So Much Ado About a Hairdo? Examining How the Hair Choices of Black Women Vary by Occupation

To better understand negative stereotypes and biases against natural Black hairstyles (e.g., afros, braids, dreadlocks), this study examines the hair style choices of Black women working in four occupational groups (finance, medicine, law, and technology). Using literature on identity shifting, professional identity, and professional appearance norms, we predicted variation in the hairstyle choices of Black women employed in these four occupations. Results indicate Black women technology professionals were significantly more likely to wear natural hairstyles than any of the other three occupations. Black women lawyers were significantly less likely than either physicians or women in technology to wear natural hairstyles. As predicted, the more conservative and formal the work environment, the more likely Black woman adjust their hairstyle to mirror white standards of what is viewed as professional

Sticky Doors and Crusty Floors: Zooming in on Messiness And Parenthood in Virtual Work Meetings

This study examines how the condition of an employee’s home background setting (messy vs. tidy) and the presence of a child on screen (present vs. not present) impact observer judgments of the target’s professionalism, competence, and career success. Participants (N=711) were randomly assigned to one of 16 experimental conditions with two levels for performance (high or low), target gender (male or female), background (messy or tidy), and child (present or not present). The results show that messiness alone results in less favorable perceptions of the target employee’s professionalism and career outcomes, but not competence. Having a child present did not impact any of the dependent variables. The study’s most consistent finding was that individuals with a messy background experience a buffer effect if they have a child present. That is, individuals with a messy background were rated higher in professionalism, competence, and career outcomes when they had a child present than when there was no child present

The influence of national culture on business students\u27 career attitudes - An analysis of eight countries | Der einfluss nationaler kulturen auf die karriere-einstellungen von wirtschaftsstudenten - Eine analyse aus acht landern

Despite the fact that career attitudes and their influence on career outcomes is widely researched in the field of occupations and careers, little is known about the influence of cultural norms and values on career attitudes. We propose that national cultural dimensions influence students\u27 career planning, career adaptability, career optimism, and career-related knowledge. We test these relations using an eight country sample with more than 1,800 students. The results show that national culture has significant effect on all four career attitudes and in particular on career planning and career optimism. We discuss theoretical and practical implications and provide future research directions

Is Curly Hair Viewed as Professional? Examining Hair Bias Against White Women With Curly Hair

While there is some evidence of bias against curly hair, this chapter provides a more comprehensive analysis by examining comments made by women about their hair experience, how it affects their identity, their experiences in the workplace and the challenges it presents to them in their decision to straighten their hair or leave it naturally curly. Utilizing a qualitative inductive approach, we identify themes in the comments that could be tied to relevant theories and provide a framework for future research. This chapter also includes an empirical examination of individual beliefs regarding the impact of female hair texture (curly vs. straight hair) on others\u27 perceptions of her and her workplace outcomes. Responses from 235 participants show that straight-haired women were rated significantly higher than curly haired women on job characteristics that are important to professional positions. Thus, a bias against curly haired women appears to exist in the workplace

Perceptions regarding the impact of workplace attire on workplace outcomes

The purpose of this study was to examine employee perceptions regarding the impactof workplace attire on workplace outcomes and how one is viewed by others. Results from asample of MBA students indicate that todayÿs workers do see workplace attire as impactingworkplace outcomes and how one is viewed by others. This is somewhat influenced by oneÿsgender and the value one places on attire. These results and directions for future research arediscussed

How does workplace fun impact employee perceptions of customer service quality?

This study examined the link between workplace fun, employee satisfaction, and perceptions of customer service quality. Our results showed that employees who experienced fun in the workplace had greater satisfaction with their job and that the relationship between workplace fun and job satisfaction was greater for those who placed a high value on workplace fun. Additionally, we found that satisfied employees believed that their organization provided customer service that was reliable, responsive, and empathetic, and that employees were knowledgeable and able to instill confidence in customers. Implications of our findings for service organizations and suggestions for future research are also discussed

\u27Friending\u27 professors, parents and bosses: a facebook connection conundrum

The ever-growing popularity of Facebook has led some educators to ponder what role social networking might have in education. The authors examined student reactions to friend requests from people outside their regular network of friends including professors, parents, and employers. We found students have the most positive reactions to friend requests from their mother or boss. Possible educational uses for Facebook, recommendations on Facebook etiquette for business educators, and directions for future research are discussed

Managing workplace emotions: Do building trust and workplace fun work?

The purpose of this study was examine the impact of emotional labor, trust, and experienced fun on both emotional exhaustion and job satisfaction. Results from a sample of 142 healthcare workers showed that respondents who reported higher levels of trust in their coworkers and their supervisor reported lower levels of emotional exhaustion and higher levels of job satisfaction. Those who experienced higher levels of fun in the workplace also reported lower levels of emotional exhaustion and higher levels of job satisfaction. Moreover, there was a significant positive relationship between experienced fun and trust in one\u27s supervisor and one\u27s coworkers. These results and directions for future research are discussed