New Delhi: Air India has issued a dress code for its employees stating that no casual dresses would be allowed in the office. All the staffers must be properly groomed and isobedience of the order or dishevelled look could invite trouble for them, it said.
"Employees should not attend office in T-shirts, ripped jeans, flip flops, shorts and other casual dresses. Every employee is a brand ambassador of Air India and his/her demeanour has an impact on the image of the company," Air India said in a statement.
While issuing the 'Dress Code' order on Tuesday, Air India said, "Wherever office uniforms are prescribed it shall be the official attire of the employees. Where no uniforms are assigned, all employees irrespective of their grades whether permanent, temporary, contractual, apprentices, full-time, part-time, casuals, interns, etc shall come to work in clothes appropriate to the workplace."
"Men should wear proper formal trousers and shirts and for women employees, it is formal Indian or Western attire," the letter added.
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The order undersigned by Sathiya Subramanian, General Manager-Personnel (O) of Air India further stated that employees must at all times look well-groomed, professional and should not wear casual clothes like T-shirts, polos, ripped jeans, slippers, sandals, jeans, flip flops, too tight, too flowy, short, low cut or transparent clothes. The clothes should be well ironed and neat.
"Avoid an unkempt look, such as unshaven face or ruffled hair. Besides, all employees will have to maintain personal hygiene. We are confident that each employee will use their best judgement when maintaining proper attire and appearance. Management reserve the right to take action for violations, if any," the letter added.
