FamilyMart to expand worker dress code, from hair color to hijabs
The shift to more flexible rules comes as the convenience store chain tries to attract more workers.
FamilyMart, a prominent Japanese convenience store chain, plans to roll out a revised dress code policy beginning next Tuesday with the aim of expanding its workforce diversity. As part of this initiative, employees will be given the freedom to select their hair color, while Muslim women will be granted permission to wear hijabs.
These changes come in conjunction with the convenience store's inaugural uniform overhaul in over a decade. The updated uniform will feature a T-shirt style, a departure from previous designs, and also include a long-sleeved alternative. To bolster their recruitment drive, FamilyMart intends to incorporate recorded and online interviews as part of their hiring process.
Beyond the dress code adjustments, the company will also rejuvenate its existing clothing brand, Convenience Wear, and venture into new product lines, such as pet-related items like dog collars and leashes.
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