Principles to guide staff in appropriate dress for our business:

1.     We are a business organization helping people prepare for and enter into employment.   We want strong advocates and role models for our clients and within our business and community groups, We want to communicate we are serious about our work, we provide quality services, we are professional, and take pride in how we represent Nebraska VR.

2.     It is not a right of employees to dress in any manner they choose. It is reasonable to assume all employees will dress appropriately during working hours. 

3.     Because we can't control who will see us or who might need to see us on a moment’s notice we need to make sure we are presenting a professional look.

4.   The Supervisor has the responsibility to address unacceptable/inappropriate dress concerns with staff directly.

Unacceptable clothing items for the workplace:

Jeans - Except for Fridays (no holes or frayed pant legs).  Offices should post a notice for the public as to why VR staff are wearing jeans on Fridays.

Athletic shoes (unless approved with a medical note)

Collarless or Sleeveless shirts (men)

Tank tops or halter tops (unless worn under a sweater or jacket)

Jogging/exercise attire

Shorts (pants should be past the knee) 

Leggings (unless worn with mid-thigh length or longer shirt, sweater, skirt or dress)

Attire with excessive or inappropriate written messages or slogans

Flip flops (Any flip flop that can be worn in water cannot be worn to work)- open toe dress sandals are acceptable

Skirts need to be mid-thigh length or longer

Principles to guide staff in appropriate video etiquette for our business:

Employees will participate in all VR meetings, trainings, and presentations with video cameras on.

Employees will dress appropriately and professionally during work hours in accordance with the list of unacceptable clothing items for the workplace (listed above).

Be courteous and provide appropriate feedback by completing presenter surveys/evaluation forms.

The Supervisor has the responsibility to address unacceptable/inappropriate video etiquette concerns with staff directly.

The expectation for staff is to: 

• Have the ability to fully participate remotely in VR meetings/training/presentations; if internet does not allow full participation (e.g. video available, ability to participate/communicate, access documents/VRIS, etc.) attending meetings at the office is required; 

• Designate an ergonomic and professional workspace.

• Work in well-lit areas;

• Have cameras on at all times and be actively engaged for VR meetings/trainings/presentations; cameras should be positioned so face is in view for all meeting participants; 

• Ensure what is in view of the camera is professional, as if attending the meeting in the office; outside distractions must be kept out of camera view;

• Use appropriate identification for the screen name (e.g. do not use “guest”);

• If using a filter, use an appropriate/professional background;

• Mute to avoid accidental background noises;

• Use the video option when appropriate for non-VR (e.g. NDE) meetings, unless otherwise directed by the meeting host;

• Limit phone use, including front desk coverage and other multi-tasking, to focus attention on the client, presenter, or activity;

• Save lunch and snacks for designated times when possible.