I’m wondering if you owners out there usually purchase your employees outerwear for them or not. For instance, do you buy your employees coveralls for winter or maybe waterproof boots, coat, jacket or waterproof gloves. I’m thinking that they should pay for that kind of stuff but I have a new employee that can’t afford hardly anything because he hasn’t had a job in a while. Or, should I buy the clothes for them and take it out of their paycheck. I always buy t-shirts and any tool they need of course but not sure where I should draw the line. What do you guys think?
If the guy has no winter work clothes, then it’s in your interest to keep him working, To stop any," why did he get clothes" kind of thing , have him spend an hour every Friday tidying the Trucks or something
That’s kind of what I was thinking. I think for trade I’m going to have him send flyers out. Thanks for the reply.
I’ve noticed in other businesses when the company supplies tools, uniforms, equipment, etc…the recipient usually doesn’t value the items, therefore doesn’t take care of them or they will lose/abuse them. I would say maybe cover half of the cost. Have them bring in a receipt for the gear, and reimburse them of half. That way you both share a common interest, and if he quits the next day, you are not out on the total cost.
I buy them winter gloves that I will replace if they wear out but not if they are lost. I also buy a fleece outer shirt with the company name embroidered on the front. That way at least they can attempt to look professional. They like the jackets because they are pretty cool two tone blue and white.
Afternoon Kurt:
I think it would be in your best interest to buy winter cloths for your employees. It’s a write off and hopefully you’ll be able to retrieve them if he/she leaves the company and give to the next person. If he’s your sub well then, thats up to him/her
Just remember that they are representing YOUR business!!! What do you want the public, your prospective customers impression to be?
I’ve always bought outerwear such as a winter coat with the company name, sweatshirts/jackets and gloves. No footwear or headwear.
Over the years I have bought my guys just about everthing that you can imagine to keep them warm (excluding footware). Im really tired of putting the money out every season. As someone mentioned, they dont really care if they get stains or they damage the apparel. Ive never charged them a single dime for sweatshirts, carhart jackets or neoprene gloves. That is all changing this winter season.
My biggest beef with this whole idea is that they dont take care or they lose their stuff and it looks like hell after a few weeks anyways. Last year I bought about 10 pairs of neoprene gloves and they were history in about a month:mad: Im done with it! I know that it doesnt look as professional to have your crews out of uniform but most people understand that when it gets fridgid out, workers try to stay warm any way they can out in the cold (Example: cable installers).
