STANDARDS OF STANDARDS DRESS
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STANDARDS OF DRESS Presidium has requirements in regard to the personal appearance of our team members. At all times, dress and grooming should be appropriate for the work environment. We operate in a peoplefocused business with a strong emphasis on customer service. As a result, personal appearance and the appearance of the surrounding workspace will have an effect on the visitors to the office (both leasing and corporate). It is important to attend work dressed professionally, neatly groomed, and with a professional attitude. All associates should practice personal hygiene and use personal care products on a daily basis. Discretion should be used in applying perfume and lotions. General guidelines are listed below to assist associates in making decisions as to whether or not certain items are considered acceptable. If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact your HR team.
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general guidelines Tattoos and Jewelry: Presidium permits employees to wear jewelry or to display tattoos at the workplace within the following guidelines. Factors that management will consider to determine whether jewelry or tattoos may pose a conflict with the employee’s job or work environment include: 1. Personal safety of self or others, or damage to company property 2. Productivity or performance expectations 3. Offensiveness to co-workers, customers, vendors, or others in the workplace based on racial, sexual, religious, ethnic, or other characteristics or attributes of a sensitive or legally protected nature 4. Corporate or societal norms 5. Customer complaints If management determines an employee’s jewelry or tattoos may present such a conflict, the employee will be encouraged to identify appropriate options, such as removal of excess or offensive jewelry, covering of tattoos, transfer to an alternative position, or other reasonable means to resolve the conflict. An environment of mutual cooperation, respect, and fair and consistent treatment for all employees is Presidium’s goal. Nonetheless, Presidium is legally responsible for ensuring that no employees are subject to harassment or a hostile work environment. As an initial step toward resolution of any complaint or offense under this policy, supervisors and managers will be responsible for explaining the policy and answering employee questions. If an agreeable solution cannot be reached at that stage, the human resources manager will follow company procedures to resolve the issue.
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Tattoos and Jewelry (continued): TATTOOS OR JEWELRY LOCATED ANYWHERE ON THE BODY CANNOT: •
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Show offensiveness to co-workers, customers, or vendors in the workplace based on racial, sexual, religious, ethnic, or other characteristics or attributes of a sensitive or legally protected nature. Support any type of gang or supremacist organization. Contain vulgar language. Conflict with safety of self or others, or damage company property. Affect productivity or performance expectations.
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No visible tattoo that exceeds the length and width of an individual’s three fingers while joined and extended is permitted. Full-sleeve visible tattoos are prohibited. No visible tattoos are permitted above the shirt neckline, above the collarbone on head, face, and neck, including inside/on eyelids, mouth, and ears. Hand tattoos are permitted in a limited fashion; only one tattoo on one finger is allowed per employee.
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Jewelry should be in good taste with no flashy and/or large pieces. Lip, eyebrow, and tongue rings, and any other body piercing that are visible in anyway are not acceptable. Jewelry should be conservative and not worn in excess. No visible body piercing, other than ears, is allowed while on duty. Chains and medallions must be concealed under the shirt.
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When directed by your supervisor, uniforms may be required. Women may wear a dress with a length of no less than two inches above the knees, a blouse with a skirt with a length of no less than two inches above the knees, or slacks with a clean shirt or blouse. Shoes should be no higher than 2.5 inches. Hair will be clean and well-groomed in a manner fitting for a business situation. No trendy extremes (e.g., multicolored, spiked, etc.) are permitted. Attire should be professional. Career wear is encouraged. This includes items such as suits, tailored slacks with coordinating tops, and dresses. Men are expected to wear slacks, button-down dress shirts, and closed-toe shoes. Attire is to be cleaned and well pressed at all times. At times on site, specific attire will be required (such as during a marketing campaign, etc.). Variations in attire such as this are OK as long as it is approved by a Regional Director. Blouses/shirts must cover the entire midriff region. No short tops will be allowed at any time. If tops are thin-strapped, a business jacket must be worn at all times. Undergarments (i.e., bra straps) should not be visible. Strapless or low-cut tops are not allowed at any time. Clothes are to be worn with a professional fit; no tight or illfitting garments will be acceptable. Dress slacks are acceptable as long as they are tailored and business-like. Never remove shoes while in the office. Business shoes are preferred. No sandals are allowed, with the exception of dress wedges. Athletic shoes can be worn for exterior property walks only (and only when there is no planned resident interaction on the walk). If you are walking units and plan to interact with residents, you must wear business shoes. Fingernails should be kept at a conservative length. Name tags must be worn at all times on site. Blazers and a team dress code calendar are required at all luxury communities.
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Well-groomed mustaches and/or beards are permitted.
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Shirts will be provided for Service Team members. These are the only shirts allowed. Shirts must be clean and pressed at all times. Service staff must wear solid, closed-toe shoes at all times. Soft athletic shoes are not allowed unless prior Regional Director approval is given. Service staff must wear khaki pants that are clean and without tears or holes. Belts or suspenders must be worn at all times. Jeans are not permitted. Khaki shorts (knee-length) are allowed in summer months. Name badges must be worn at all times on site.
new items added Be sure to visit our online Presidium Store for new items added every season.
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The Following Are Never Appropriate for On-Site or Office Attire: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Jeans, unless supervisor approval is given Corduroys or leggings Athletic shoes of any type, unless supervisor approval is given White or athletic socks worn with business shoes Sweatshirts or athletic jackets, workout clothes Sports team apparel Casual T-shirts, branded shirts, or shirts advertising any product or place Midriff-baring or see-through shirts Pants shorter than mid-calf or shorts (except service team) Ugg-style or other casual boots Rubber flip-flops or other casual sandals Sundresses
Non-Presidium Branded Apparel
Sweatshirt, Improper Pants and Sneakers
Sundress
Jeans and Disheveled Shirt
Paint on Shirt
Jeans with Holes and Casual Sandals
INDIVIDUALS FAILING TO ADHERE TO THE DRESS CODE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WORK. ANY ABSENCE INCURRED AS THE RESULT OF THIS ACTION WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYEE. CONTINUED ABUSE OF THE DRESS CODE POLICY IS SUBJECT TO PROGRESSIVE CORRECTIVE ACTION. COMMUNITY DIRECTORS, DISTRICT MANAGERS, REGIONAL DIRECTORS, AND CORPORATE SUPERVISORS SHOULD MONITOR DRESS. ASSOCIATES NOT WEARING APPROPRIATE DRESS SHOULD BE SENT HOME TO CHANGE WITHOUT PAY.
3100 McKinnon St., Suite 250 Dallas, TX 75201 214.306.6589