Tattoos In The Workplace Research Paper
As of 2016, it is common to find a person with at least one tattoo than someone without one. It is estimated that about 3 in 10 (29%) of Americans have a tattoo, and they don’t usually stop at just one. Even though having ink has become more popular and acceptable, most employers still hesitate about hiring someone with a tattoo. Common thought is that that person is seen as “rebellious”, or that tattoos in general, aren’t seen as professional or it isn’t the image that the employer wants for the company. The most important question for this topic is simply: what is wrong with tattoos? Also, what is the concern? However, it all comes down to the individual employer. Tattoos have been around for hundreds and hundreds of years, especially in the United States. It all goes back to the US Army and Navy. While they were away they would get tattoos. ‘"I would say, across combat arms especially, probably a good 90% of everyone has a tattoo," said Staff Sgt. James Campbell, a tattooed infantryman and platoon sergeant with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade’. Wikipedia states that: “tattoos are strongly empirically associated with deviance, personality disorders, and criminality”, which is a
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The first is just the general question of: “What are your thoughts on tattoos in the workplace?” and started with how the person asking the question had to cover their tattoos for years and was concerned about getting a full sleeve. Comments included: “...I would never discriminate against somebody because they have a tattoo. It is no indication of their work ethic or moral standing…”, “It's unfortunate but visible tattoos - especially sleeves and neck ones - will prevent you from being hired at some companies and limit/prevent your advancement at others…”, and “What matters is what your boss/customers/clients think about
The first is just the general question of: “What are your thoughts on tattoos in the workplace?” and started with how the person asking the question had to cover their tattoos for years and was concerned about getting a full sleeve. Comments included: “...I would never discriminate against somebody because they have a tattoo. It is no indication of their work ethic or moral standing…”, “It's unfortunate but visible tattoos - especially sleeves and neck ones - will prevent you from being hired at some companies and limit/prevent your advancement at others…”, and “What matters is what your boss/customers/clients think about