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 to be 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.     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.

3.     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.  

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 or 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:

It is a best practice for employees to participate in all meetings using video, especially remote meetings with clients, students, teams, and committees; as well as all trainings and other presentations during work hours unless otherwise directed by the meeting host. 

It is expected all employees will dress appropriately and professionally during work hours in accordance with our 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: 

Designate an ergonomic and professional workspace.

Work in well-lit areas.

Be mindful of what is in view of the camera.

Use the video option when possible and appropriate.

Mute to avoid accidental background noises.

Save lunch and snacks for designated times when possible.

Limit phone use to focus attention on the client, presenter, or activity.