January 2006

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's advice: avoid shiny-finish stockings


Dressing up down under

An attempt by local lender Commonwealth Bank of Australia to get its staff to smarten up backfired when employees took offence at recommendations contained in the bank’s “grooming handbook”.

The draconian dress guidelines for customer-facing staff included advice on jewellery – woman should wear a...


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