Tattoos In Workplace

Are tattoos in the workplace a distraction? Some people agree and some disagree. Are tattoos just something that people get for attention? Sally Pearman once said, “I think that there is a different perception of people with alternative looks in the workplace.” There seems to be more behind tattoos that people do not see. Some specific jobs do not allow visible body art while doing business because it can affect their company in a negative way. Specifically, in the police force, it all depends on the city or state your department is located and their guidelines. I am writing to you to explain the good value behind body art.

Tattoos have been around for quite some time now, and they have always been a symbol of belonging, cultural expression or for religion. These days, individuals choose to tattoo themselves because it is part of their lifestyle or personal image. While continuing to grow in popularity and becoming a lifestyle, people are facing issues with having visible tattoos in the workforce. Although it is a form of free expression, employers have a right to enforce certain rules about tattoos in their company because they have a public image to uphold. How you present yourself to the public is solely important, which is why tattoos should not be allowed to be seen in the workplace, since it may appear offensive or unconservative.

Moderation is important when discussing tattooing and piercings. When tattooing, piercings, and body modifications began to alter the overall appearance of the individual, the individual would be considered deviant by majority of society. There are many individuals in the United States that have tattoos and piercings, but majority of the people have tattoos that can be concealed or tattoos and piercings that are not gaudy. An article titled, “Tattoos in the Workplace” discussed that in 2012 a poll was conducted that stated that 21% of adults in the United States had tattoos (Osland, 2013). However, nearly 60% of people that have tattoos, have them in areas that are hidden by clothes (Kesling, 2013). Although this study may not cover every single individual in the United States, it does give a

There is always a lot of controversy when it comes to tattoos. Most people instantly have an opinion of them; they are either for or against tattoos. What is not realized is the fact that there is a ton of time and effort put into the sketching and placement of a tattoo. People tattoo themselves as a way of self-expression and liberation.

Considered as a form of art for some people and unprofessional for others, tattoos are being seen as a familiar form of self-expression that many of the younger and older generations are getting nowadays. Tattoos are a form of body modification along with piercings, but the majority of people in the workplace will be forced to cover up their tattoos while people with piercings are sometimes allowed to keep them in, which causes a form of unnecessary discrimination. According to Garrett D. Kennedy, "Tattoos and body piercings have become increasingly prevalent in the U.S. — over 20% of adults are now tattooed. This number only will be increasing because 38% of millennials (born from 1981-1992) have tattoos, approximately half of whom have two or more, while 23% of millennials have body

Over the past couple of decades, tattoos have become very popular. The popularity of tattoos has grown 13% since 2007 and it continues to rise. The percentage of tattooed adults in the United States is 42%. With the rise and popularity of tattoos, health care professionals should be a lot more lenient

Introduction: Is there anyone here that does not like tattoos or likes them, but would never think of getting one? Today, tattoos are a growing in popularity when before tattoos were only seen on people in a circus as an act or on military veterans who wanted to display their troop proudly. Even though there is this growing popularity of tattoos, entry-level jobs require strict dress code policies disapproving the sight of tattoos while at work.

People argue that tattoos should never be shown in a professional setting. Most places of employment even have a dress code that requires you to cover them while working. Employers, in some settings, say that tattoos would or could be offensive or obscene. It was hard to find any article that was against tattoos in the workplace. After a while of searching the internet and databases, I found an article titled “Tattoos in the Workplace: The Research Forbes Was Too Lazy To Do” by Annie Singer. Written on February 26, 2016 and updated February 26, 2017, Singer’s research found that “consumers showed a preference for non-tattooed front-line staff.” She also found that “visible tattoos had a predominantly negative effect on employment selection, driven by the hiring manager’s

This leaves possible employers in a situation requiring them to decide whether or not to allow tattoos. More and more employers are seeing past the typical views on tattoos and allowing their employees to

Tattoos have become more popular over the last few decades. Many people today see tattoos as a way of

Since I was a little girl, I have always admired the different ways people “decorate” their bodies: colored hair, make-up, piercings, and tattoos. Though some may be a tad bit outrageous for my taste, I always appreciated it. Piercings, though visible a majority of the times, are easily hidden. There are special piercing rings that are clear, so that they may not be seen if prohibited in a certain environment. Tattoos on the other hand are a much more complicated issue. Tattoos of coarse can be done in areas of the body where one can cover them up with clothing. But what about other areas not so easy to cover, areas such as; hands, neck, face, and arms. I have always been told that I must be careful where I

Tattoos in the work place; some find them to be works of intricate art, others find them to be distracting. It varies in nature on how people feel about the delicate ink placed on their bodies that will stay there forever. The older generation of America look upon tattoos as a sign of unprofessionalism and delinquency, yet many who possess them hold their work ethic far beyond one would imagine. If a small amount or even large amount of ink is the cause of rejection for a more than qualified employee, then it is the company’s loss as well as the future employee. Although tattoos may take away a degree of professionalism and integrity within the workplace, it should not decide or factor into the hiring process, because many who have them may

I only have my ear pierced and I do not have any tattoos, but I am very open and I have nothing against those who have it. However, I feel that it is okay to expose them depending on the type of setting or work you have. For instance, if you are working in a tattoo or piercing place, then it is okay to expose those piercing and tattoos. I do not really mind others' decorative body art. I think tattoos are okay if visible in the workplace, but not if they might be offensive to the general population. I have not seen any of my colleagues with tattoos, but that is because we all wear scrubs. Overall, it is fine to have tattoos at work as long it is not vulgar. Since I work in the hospital, it might not be a good idea to have multiple piercing

In order to make money, a company needs customers. In order to create customers, a company must not only sell a desirable product or service, but must also ensure that their potential customers feel safe and reassured. This can be something as small as a quality seal, and as large as a lifetime guarantee. However, one subject is still in debate: whether or not employees should be allowed to have visible tattoos when dealing with customers. Most companies will put regulations on them, or outright deny job applicants simply for having tattoos, claiming that they will scare away customers. However, this is rarely the case. Tattoos can actually make customers feel safer, and denying job applicants based on tattoos can be a great way to drive away talented people.

Tattoos today are recognized as totally different than what they were pictured as in the past. “Tattooing is recognized by government agencies as both an art form and a profession and tattoo-related art work is the subject of museum, gallery and educational institution art shows across the United States.” [ (Levins,