Tips for Making the Best Uniform Decisions
When your company decides to provide work clothes for the employees, it is a big decision. You have to consider how many employees you have, how much each uniform is, and how you are going to pay for them. Another thing to consider is upkeep. Eventually uniforms will wear out, especially if employees contribute a lot of wear and tear to them. The upkeep can be quite high, especially with many employees. This means that you have many choices to make when choosing the best plan of action.
- Uniform programs are the most attractive choice for employees and, sometimes, for employers. They let the employers decide what is and is not appropriate for work. For employees, this means they do not have to buy or clean their work clothing. Neither employee nor employer have to buy the uniforms; instead they “rent” them, leading to fewer costs for upkeep and laundry.
- Companies can choose whatever uniforms they want their employees to wear. In most cases, employers choose coordinating uniforms that make it easy for customers to distinguish who is an employee. Coordinating shirts and pants are popular options, as is executive wear, which includes Oxford shirts and dress pants.
- Renting uniforms can cost more than buying, but only in certain cases. When you purchase uniforms, you have to worry about the cleaning and maintenance of these uniforms, which may not be up to you. If the employees ruin the uniforms, you still – inevitably — have to order more. Buying uniforms poses a problem when you cannot trust you employees to keep the uniform clean and in good condition. Rental services cover the employer with the supply and cleaning of their uniforms.
- Employers obtain these uniforms through direct sales, mail order, and retail outlets. Where the uniforms come from depends on their selection and the styles available. Employers needing specific type of uniforms, such as lab coats or scrubs, need to contact places that specialize in those items. Another option the employer needs to consider is the delivery and turnaround time.
- When choosing a rental firm, consider their service levels and requirements. Many of these companies require a certain number of uniforms for pick up and drop off weekly. They also include certain drop off hours and days. Each of these factors is important to maintaining employee appearance.
- Consider the price of uniform rental as an important aspect of your decision. These services usually bill a flat rate for the uniforms rented and the cleaning services needed. This rate depends on the amount of uniforms used during a weekly basis.
For more information about uniform rentals, contact us at Prudential Overall Supply.
