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North West
workers have high standards regarding what colleagues wear to work
NEW research shows workers
in the North West expect their co-workers to dress smartly for work,
disapproving of items of clothing including ripped jeans, shorts and
dirty shoes.
The research, commissioned by the Business is GREAT campaign, showed
that 46% of North West workers think shorts or above the knee skirts
are unacceptable compared to 40% nationally.
The data also shows:-
► 72% of workers think ripped jeans should be avoided, compared to
70% nationally
► 9% think a suit jacket is a
necessity, compared to 6% nationally
► 27% think shoes should always be
polished, compared to 21%nationally
When asked which business leader was best dressed Lord Alan Sugar
came top of the list followed by Richard Branson, Kelly Hoppen, and
Peter Jones. It seems Britain is a nation of traditionalists with
75% of workers wearing a suit, uniform or smart-casual attire to
work with only 10% of us feeling comfortable enough to wear what we
feel like to work.
Regional Breakdown of percentage of respondents who judge work
colleagues performance by their attire:-
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Rank |
Region |
% |
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1 |
Wales |
50% |
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2 |
South East |
48.52% |
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3 |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
46.96% |
|
4 |
East Anglia |
46.43% |
|
5 |
West Midlands |
45.02% |
|
6 |
London |
44.84% |
|
7 |
North West |
43.23% |
|
8 |
North East |
41.57% |
|
9 |
Scotland |
41.42% |
|
10 |
Northern Ireland |
38.78% |
|
11 |
South West |
38.73% |
|
12 |
East Midlands |
37.70% |
Geoff Quinn, Managing Director of
TM Lewin, expert Jermyn Street shirtmaker, said:- "The
results of this research show we want our work clothes to
demonstrate our work ethic. 32% of those surveyed said they 'dressed to impress',
choosing their business wardrobe to reflect their professional and
hardworking nature.
British fashion is coveted across the globe, and this is something
which we have experienced first-hand. Thanks to support from UK
Trade and Investment, TM Lewin has been able to expand into
international markets, opening more than 58 stores worldwide. I
encourage any brand looking to expand their business to go:-
greatbusiness.gov.uk/ukti
and see how they can start their export journey today."
This research comes as London Fashion Week (LFW) is in full swing.
One of the highest profile fashion events in the world, it puts
British fashion firmly on the global stage; with an estimated
revenue of over £100m fashion orders placed during LFW alone. The
British fashion industry is estimated to support 797,000 jobs.
The Business is GREAT campaign aims to build confidence in small
businesses across the country, and match their potential for success
with the services that can help them grow, hire, lead and export. |
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Local law firm
Hodge Halsall donate four figure sum to charity
A local law firm have given
a helping hand to one of the area's leading charities with a
donation of over £2000 to Queenscourt Hospice.
Hodge Halsall presented the cheque for £2289.41 to the hospice this
week as part of their Communities program me, and builds on from the
work of the 'Make A Will' campaign which previously raised
over £3000 for the hospice in April.
Mark Robinson, managing partner at Hodge Halsall, said:- "We
are proud to be able to donate to Queenscourt. It is a local charity
that is close to our hearts and it means a lot to us all to know
that there is support and care there if we need it. After the
success of the 'Make a Will' campaign we were keen to support the
hospice further and we hope that this donation will help Queenscourt
to continue the wonderful work it does."
Carolyn Gorman, from Queenscourt Hospice, added:- "We are
absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity shown by donators like
Hodge Halsall. With continued help and support like this we are
confident that we will be able to ensure that Queenscourt will be
open for many more years to come to care for those people in our
community who might have need of its special care."
About Queenscourt
Queenscourt is about end-of-life care. Based on Town Lane in
Southport, the hospice has ten beds for in-patients, day services
and an out-patient service.
They are an independent voluntary and charitable body and the
majority of their income comes from charitable donations. With
running costs of over £2 million a year and limited NHS funding, all
donations make a big difference to the hospice.
Anyone who would like further information about leaving a gift to
Queenscourt Hospice can visit their
website or contact Mrs Ann Throp on:-
01704 517926.
Public welcome at the next
Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust board
meeting THE Southport
and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will hold its next board
meeting at West Lancashire College, Hants Lane, Ormskirk, L39 1PX on
Wednesday, 24 September 2014, at 9am.
Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe the meeting.
Anyone with a special requirement should contact the Trust in
advance on:- 01704 704783.
The agenda will be available on the Trust website in advance of the
meeting. Supporting papers will be made available on the day.
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