http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2014/04/15/tips-for-handling-tattoos-and-piercings-in-the.html?page=all
This article is very good in providing information on handling your tattoos/piercings in the workplace. My opinion is it is very helpful in providing the right details to ensure, being productive while in a working environment. Hopefully anyone looking for ideas on keeping your tattoos/piercings while maintaining their job will look at this article, and get some use out of it.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Discrimination against tattoos and piercings
http://www.careerealism.com/hiring-discrimination-tattoos-piercings/#!bfJQqD
This is a good article as it discusses why people with tattoos and piercings get discriminated. Even though there are no laws the prohibit, managers not hiring individuals who have tattoos and piercings, it is highly likely they are not hired. Mainly the reason is managers don't want the individuals to have a negative influence or be inappropriate to customers. But as the article concludes, maybe in the near future this won't be a problem and a person can be certain he/she won't get hired because of the facial ink markings on their skin. Slowly there has been signs of change, and more people with tattoos/piercings are being hired, but we are not meeting the standards just yet.
This is a good article as it discusses why people with tattoos and piercings get discriminated. Even though there are no laws the prohibit, managers not hiring individuals who have tattoos and piercings, it is highly likely they are not hired. Mainly the reason is managers don't want the individuals to have a negative influence or be inappropriate to customers. But as the article concludes, maybe in the near future this won't be a problem and a person can be certain he/she won't get hired because of the facial ink markings on their skin. Slowly there has been signs of change, and more people with tattoos/piercings are being hired, but we are not meeting the standards just yet.
Information on Military Tattoo Policy
http://www.beforejoiningthemilitary.com/military-tattoo-policy-and-joining-the-military/
http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2014/01/u-s-military-religious-accommodations-beards-tattoos-piercings/
http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/airforce/a/aftattoo.htm
Just like every other employee, if you want to join the military certain policies must be followed and having tattoos/piercings may be a problem. As these three links provide the information of the areas on the body tattoos are disallowed, it enhances the knowledge of people who have questions if their tattoos are acceptable by the military. It also brings up a significant point, as to how strict companies, government and the military are on tattoos/piercings. Any tattoo that cannot be covered by major areas of clothing like hands, neck, head regions then the military will not enroll you into service. This is just how strict their policy is and how determined they are at being professional. Every employee can relate to these policies, as tattoos/piercings are taken seriously when trying to acquire a job or work in an stabilized environment.
http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2014/01/u-s-military-religious-accommodations-beards-tattoos-piercings/
http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/airforce/a/aftattoo.htm
Just like every other employee, if you want to join the military certain policies must be followed and having tattoos/piercings may be a problem. As these three links provide the information of the areas on the body tattoos are disallowed, it enhances the knowledge of people who have questions if their tattoos are acceptable by the military. It also brings up a significant point, as to how strict companies, government and the military are on tattoos/piercings. Any tattoo that cannot be covered by major areas of clothing like hands, neck, head regions then the military will not enroll you into service. This is just how strict their policy is and how determined they are at being professional. Every employee can relate to these policies, as tattoos/piercings are taken seriously when trying to acquire a job or work in an stabilized environment.
Why are tattoos and piercings not accepted in employment?
http://www.workingworld.com/articles/tattoos-and-piercings-in-the-workplace
Tattoos and piercings are not accepted in a workplace, simply because they want their employees (who represent them) to look professional. It is not illegal for a company to not hire you because you have tattoos and piercings, so they have the authority if willing so to ask you to cover and remove all piercings and tattoos. If they fire you upon refusal, nothing can be done. It is how our society has developed that the public views tattoos as signs of either gang members, bikers, celebrities, athletes or other criminals. Since people have seen, tattoos on the wrongly accused it is only foreseeable that companies don't want people looking like clowns, when on the job. One thing they can't do is fire you because of them, even if they are covered and piercings removed. Although the alternative is not hiring you in the first place. But as times are changing, policies are allowing employees to have tattoos and piercings in the working world. Soon, in the near future maybe it will be a law for no discrimination, and equal rights for an individual with tattoos or piercings. They will have an equal right to obtain the job just like every other candidate, and cannot be judged due to their body appearances. Maybe in the near future ...
Tattoos and piercings are not accepted in a workplace, simply because they want their employees (who represent them) to look professional. It is not illegal for a company to not hire you because you have tattoos and piercings, so they have the authority if willing so to ask you to cover and remove all piercings and tattoos. If they fire you upon refusal, nothing can be done. It is how our society has developed that the public views tattoos as signs of either gang members, bikers, celebrities, athletes or other criminals. Since people have seen, tattoos on the wrongly accused it is only foreseeable that companies don't want people looking like clowns, when on the job. One thing they can't do is fire you because of them, even if they are covered and piercings removed. Although the alternative is not hiring you in the first place. But as times are changing, policies are allowing employees to have tattoos and piercings in the working world. Soon, in the near future maybe it will be a law for no discrimination, and equal rights for an individual with tattoos or piercings. They will have an equal right to obtain the job just like every other candidate, and cannot be judged due to their body appearances. Maybe in the near future ...
Video about tattoos and athletes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2nf18QdsnE
I really like this video, as it the analysts talk about how obtaining tattoos is not a crime, but it should be held back if on a public figure. The problem with this generation is too much ink on their bodies. It influences the younger generation, and sets them up on the wrong paths due to the images they have seen on sports athletes arms, necks etc. Stephan A. Smith made a very good point, as he was all for getting tattoos (not completely against it), but if an individual gets them they should be in places where they can be easily covered. Just like government, company, or high status jobs exposing your tattoos really decrease the chances of obtaining a job. They don't want a person with inked up tattoos representing their company, so no one will be able to judge them for who they really are. He also makes a point on the location of where these athletes get them, noting people getting tattoos on their faces and neck (setting examples like they just came from prison). In my opinion he is right, even though it is their choice employees (especially public figures) should have the right to get tattoos, as long as they can be covered.
I really like this video, as it the analysts talk about how obtaining tattoos is not a crime, but it should be held back if on a public figure. The problem with this generation is too much ink on their bodies. It influences the younger generation, and sets them up on the wrong paths due to the images they have seen on sports athletes arms, necks etc. Stephan A. Smith made a very good point, as he was all for getting tattoos (not completely against it), but if an individual gets them they should be in places where they can be easily covered. Just like government, company, or high status jobs exposing your tattoos really decrease the chances of obtaining a job. They don't want a person with inked up tattoos representing their company, so no one will be able to judge them for who they really are. He also makes a point on the location of where these athletes get them, noting people getting tattoos on their faces and neck (setting examples like they just came from prison). In my opinion he is right, even though it is their choice employees (especially public figures) should have the right to get tattoos, as long as they can be covered.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Famous athletes with tattoos/piercings
Here are some examples of famous athletes that have displayed their tattoos/piercings in the public eye for many years. Each athlete has different tattoos that are significant in how their appearance/character is represented. This is essentially their job and if they are allowed to have tattoos on national television, then why can't others have the same chance at successfully obtaining a job. My question is if superstars, athletes, celebrities are allowed to have tattoos and the young generation exposed to this, then why can't professionals such as nurses, hospital employees, or government employees be able to show their tattoos to the world?
Dennis Rodman
David Beckham
Colin Kaepernick
Chris Anderson
Dennis Rodman
David Beckham
Colin Kaepernick
Chris Anderson
Finding a job with tattoos
http://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelhennessey/2013/02/27/having-a-tattoo-and-a-job/
http://www.salary.com/how-tattoos-affect-your-career/
http://archive.azcentral.com/business/articles/20120330tattoos-piercings-can-hold-you-back-from-new-job.html
These three links primarily focus on the chances a person has of finding a job once he/she has already gotten tattoos. It also depends on the job of interest, for example a plumber will have more tattoos than a person working for the government. Why? Because a plumber is not in the public's view very often, and their self-image is not so valued as maybe a congressman's. If an individual were to run for office, they likely would not be seen with neck tattoos, or full sleeves while making a public speech (or press conference). Most likely if they do have tattoos it will be covered, and they would be dressed appropriately, due to their reputation. On the other hand, a plumber can be hired no matter what his physical appearance, as long as they can get the job done (nobody cares about their tattoos). These kinds of instances are why statistics are done and people with tattoos are not hired that often or if they are, their jobs are average (not very qualified). Nonetheless, this first link talks about how all of this is changing, and as the world is revolving (people changing their attitudes/views about tattoos), it is much easier for anyone with tattoos to get jobs. Hopefully, the numbers change in the second link and (everyone is equal and there is no discrimination) it is easier for people with tattoos to get jobs.
http://www.salary.com/how-tattoos-affect-your-career/
http://archive.azcentral.com/business/articles/20120330tattoos-piercings-can-hold-you-back-from-new-job.html
These three links primarily focus on the chances a person has of finding a job once he/she has already gotten tattoos. It also depends on the job of interest, for example a plumber will have more tattoos than a person working for the government. Why? Because a plumber is not in the public's view very often, and their self-image is not so valued as maybe a congressman's. If an individual were to run for office, they likely would not be seen with neck tattoos, or full sleeves while making a public speech (or press conference). Most likely if they do have tattoos it will be covered, and they would be dressed appropriately, due to their reputation. On the other hand, a plumber can be hired no matter what his physical appearance, as long as they can get the job done (nobody cares about their tattoos). These kinds of instances are why statistics are done and people with tattoos are not hired that often or if they are, their jobs are average (not very qualified). Nonetheless, this first link talks about how all of this is changing, and as the world is revolving (people changing their attitudes/views about tattoos), it is much easier for anyone with tattoos to get jobs. Hopefully, the numbers change in the second link and (everyone is equal and there is no discrimination) it is easier for people with tattoos to get jobs.
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