Arturo Polichuk's internship experience highlights how the pandemic led to a generation entering the workforce without traditional office interactions. As Gen Z joins the workforce, they face confusion about dress codes—coupled with unclear terms like 'business casual' and popular trends like 'office siren.' While some professionals benefitted from formal training on workplace attire, others relied on ambiguous guidelines, creating disparities in understanding how to navigate professional dress. Experts note that as Gen Z becomes a larger part of the workforce, understanding office dress culture will be crucial for their success.
"At school we had seminars about what's appropriate, what's not. That was helpful for figuring out what the attire is," she says.
"I never got to go to the office, other than to pick up my computer and then to drop it," Polichuk said of his nine-month business planning internship at Nike.
Gen Z is entering the workforce confused about dress codes, which have included trends like 'office siren' and vague categorizations such as 'business casual.'
A dress code is included in his company's employee handbook, but the exact interpretation of what's 'business casual' varies widely, leading to further confusion.
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