Employee Personal Appearance Sample comprised of 434 randomly selected HR professionals. Analyzing 434 of 2,986 emails sent, 2,698 emails were received (response rate = 16%). Survey fielded May 30 – June 6, 2006; presentation generated on June 7, 2006. Margin of error is +/- 5.0%

Does your organization have a formal or informal policy addressing any of the following employee personal appearance in the workplace? Note: 21% of respondents who do not have formal or informal policy addressing personal appearance in the workplace where excluded. Percentage does not total 100% as multiple response were allowed.

Does your organization have a formal or informal policy addressing any of the following employee personal appearance in the workplace? Choice Percent of Cases Clothing style 96.5% Footwear 70.2% Body piercing 35.9% Facial Hair 28.7% Body art 22.3% Hairstyle 21.7% Makeup 10.7% Other (please specify) 5.2% Note: 21% of respondents who do not have formal or informal policy addressing personal appearance in the workplace where excluded. Percentage does not total 100% as multiple response were allowed.

Major themes in “Other” category Jewelry Perfume Nail length and color Personal hygiene