Want to be a Changemaker for your Company?
Getting your company on board to pay for your corporate clothes is actually far easier than you think! It doesn’t matter what role you play within the business, with just a sprinkling of courage (after all, ‘first comes courage and then comes confidence’), you could be the one the decision-makers turn to and say, ‘great initiative!’. Just take a look at the benefits below, it’s actually quite an easy sell!
But where do you start? After 40 years of doing this, we can confidently say that it all starts with striking up a very casual conversation with your coworkers about the stress of having to buy new work clothes at your own expense. Gauge their response, if it’s positive (which it should be), you can then whip out the latest Imagemakers Corporate Fashion Catalogue over say… a cup of coffee or a sandwich, and start planning. We’re sure that your coworkers will also appreciate how much easier life feels when you take one daily decision off their plate- in case you missed it, here’s how your office wear can help fix decision fatigue. What’s more, this on-trend and up to date Catalogue is FREE – all you need to do is click here to order one (or click on the button below), and you’ll have the team flipping through pages of brand new coordinated work uniforms in no time.
But how do you get the funding?
Step 1: Start the process by requesting quotes from Imagemakers
In your Free Catalogue, have a look at the Mix ‘n Match collections and let us know what you prefer. These are some great suggestions in there for you and your team to get maximum wear out of your investment in fully coordinated team clothing. Once you and your team members have got a feeling of what you would like to wear, reach out to us (here), and one of our super friendly consultants will assist you by sending you quotes based on your preferred colour combinations for your brand. No pressure and no obligations.
Step 2: Present the ROI of Professional Coordinated Clothing to Management
Great, now that you’ve got some quotes and all seen the latest range of business garments, and figured out what you would love to wear as your new look to the office, let’s highlight the advantages of investing in an office wear wardrobe to management at your company – feel free to boost your presentation by offering up any or all of these benefits below.
How your company, as well as its employees, will benefit by investing in work uniforms:
1. You will cultivate a professional and cohesive brand image
Actual research shows that corporate clothing positively influences customer perceptions of your brand. For example, a recent study highlighted that 56% of consumers feel more confident in a company's products or services when employees wear work uniforms.
2. Create a sense of team spirit among employees
Release employees from the burden of feeling inferior due to their appearance amongst their co-workers. This does wonders for staff morale and team cohesion and is a great point to highlight.
3. Improve employees' confidence, leading to improved performance
Since all employees will have the same professional appearance, there will be no need to enforce a strict dress code. You could also see an improvement in clock-in times. Having designated work clothes not only saves time for employees during mornings, but also helps them save money through a company contribution.
Step 3: Introduce the curated Mix & Match suggestions to your management, along with the quotes received from Imagemakers
By presenting your management with the quotes you’ve received (that we have sent you), they will be amazed to see that with just 5 garments, you can create 8 unique office outfits. Likewise, with 7 garments- you get 18 outfits, and with 9 garments, a whopping 34 outfits can be achieved! Whether you are looking for premium hospitality uniforms or essential office clothing, you’ll be able to find the perfect team look to present to your team lead.
Step 4: Lastly, suggest the following payment options to management
Option 1: Your Company Covers All Expenses!
Go for Gold! Ask management to pay for the wardrobe as a staff benefit. Send your proposal, and the Imagemakers Quotations you’ve received to key role players such as the Head of Marketing, Human Resources, Finance and even your Managing Director or CEO.
Option 2: The Company and Employees Share the Cost of their New Office Wear!
Alternatively, propose a cost-sharing approach where both the company and employees contribute, and the employees can repay the company interest-free through salary deductions over an agreed time period.
Option 3: The Company Offers Interest-Free Payment Facilitation.
Lastly, offer an option where the company pays the full amount, and the employees can reimburse the company interest-free through salary deductions over a predetermined period of 12, 18, or 24 months.
By introducing the concept of team clothing, your company can improve its brand image, boost team morale, and contribute to the overall well-being and productivity of all your teammates. If your team is overwhelmed with which styles to choose to suit their specific body shape, we have an excellent guide to help you choose the perfect women workwear for your beautifully unique body type - click here to view our blog on The Secret Body Shape Guide Being Unlocked by Power Women in Corporate. Let's embark on this journey together to create a more uniform, cohesive and successful workplace!
