Halloween on the clock
October 18, 2017
By Salute to Spouses Staff
Halloween is becoming one of the top celebrated holidays in the workplace. A recent survey by National Today shows that 72 percent of U.S. employers encourage their employees to wear a costume to work for the holiday.
The day of candy and fun offers many workplaces a chance to build comradery and give employees a chance to get to know each other better.
It also could offer an opportunity for well-intentioned employees to offend their co-workers and their supervisors.
Planning to wear a costume to work for Halloween? Follow these guidelines:
- If the costume impedes your ability to work, don’t wear it. Large, cumbersome costumes, or even those that have glitter falling off, could irritate co-workers, especially if it means you spend your day showing off rather than working.
- Want to spend the day bonding with your co-workers rather than arguing? Avoid political costumes.
- There is a fine line between funny and offensive. If you think you are teetering on that line, don’t do it. Even if a co-worker doesn’t mention that they find your choice offensive, it could cause hard feelings and make future joint projects difficult.
- Keep sexy out of the office. The office Halloween party is no place for sexy costumes or revealing clothing. Make sure anything you wear sticks to office dress code.
- You don’t have to wear a costume! Choose black and orange clothing, Halloween themed t-shirts, earrings and hair accessories work well too. While it’s great to have fun at the office, it’s not the best place to show off your craziest costume.