Tattoos And Piercings In The Workplace Summary

After reading and evaluating the article, Tattoos and Piercings in the Workplace by Erika Icon I am able to stand on my view on the frequently asked question, should tattoos and piercings be covered up in the workplace? Yes, they should be covered. Although I am all for “self expression” I believe the workers of a company represent the overall appeal of the business and unless they are a tattoo company, showing your neck tattoo may give off the wrong impression to valued customers. The current mainstream culture and younger generation see no problem with the art of tattoos, but this does not include older men and women. Some people have a negative connotation towards tattoos and piercings and may affect their support of a business. It is up to the workplace to consider this when hiring. If I were an owner of a company visible tattoos would be a huge downside when looking for possible employees. I would have to consider if their experience and other resume attributions made up for their body art. Overall, at the end of the day I would rather choose a worker with no tattoos than one with them

Some people have consulted laser tattoo removal. This profession of laser tattoo removal found in dermatologist and cosmetic surgery facilities has grown in popularity over the years with the increase of tattoos. On the flip side, careers in the art field have no issues with hiring tatted workers. The author added their own excerpt at the end of the article expressing her opinion on the whole debate. It gave an interesting perspective from a person with actual tattoos in the work force. Despite having the opportunity to “be herself” she still abided by the rules. I think this was very professional and considerate. At the end of the day you are the one who needs the job and it is best to follow the rules to avoid any dilemmas that may cost you your