How do tattoos and piercings affect the opinions of co-workers and employers? Do employees feel that they've hindered their careers - and do they conceal their tattoos and piercings?
You're hired
We asked employers whether they'd be less likely to hire someone with visible tattoos or body piercings. Here's what they said.
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You're fired (or in trouble)
We wanted to find out whether employees are being fired and disciplined for tattoos or piercings. We also asked what policies companies have - and whether employees and managers are actually aware of them.
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Tattoos
We asked our users to tell us whether they have any tattoos, where they have them. Here's what they said - and showed.
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Piercings
Nose rings, pierced tongues, and more. We asked our users to tell us about their piercings
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Oh, Angelina!
Here's one successful woman whose career hasn't been derailed by her various skin decorations.
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Employee comments
Employees sounded off on the subject of tattoos and piercings in the workplace.
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Employer comments
HR managers and employers told us what they really think about tattoos and piercings in the workplace.
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Tattoo you? Perhaps. Thanks to the increasing popularity of tattoos, body piercings and other notable body modifications, more employees and managers are coming to work bedecked with body art. But does more square footage of butterfly and eagle-laden skin translate to increased acceptance in the workforce? Or is an employee with a tattoo or piercing likely to find career success elusive?.gif){kind=icon}
