Moskva, Moscow, Russian Federation
The article based on a synthesis of data from foreign and domestic studies discusses current trends in changing the requirements for the appearance and clothes of staff and offi cial dress codes. The rules provided by the main types of currently used business attire are presented. The main factors that explain the use of offi cial corporate dress codes (maintaining a certain professional image in the external environment, creating a more professional working environment, courtesy towards colleagues (including due to personal hygiene requirements) and creating a sense of equality are highlighted, ensuring health and safety, establishing clear guidelines for employees regarding their appearance and reducing the level of concern about this), as well as the reasons for revising dress codes to the parties simplify them even in the most conservative sectors of the economy (confl icts in connection with allegations of discrimination, the tendency of companies to attract and retain millennials, new forms of employment and working relations, the modern pace of life). Some recommendations are made for employers developing new or revising existing dress codes.
types of business attire, flexible dress code policy, millennials. engagement, discrimination, gender neutrality
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