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Tattoo Discrimination in the Workplace: Impact and Trends

Explore the impact and trends of discrimination against tattooed individuals in the workforce. Discover attitudes towards tattoos and their effects on employment with insights from research and industry practices.

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Tattoo Discrimination in the Workplace: Impact and Trends

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  1. Discrimination of Tattoos in the Workforce Elias Noriega Oakland University Tattoo Machine courtesy of Russinov/Dreamstime.com

  2. Research Question • How are tattoo people discriminated against in the workforce? • How they affect the employment of an applicant? Hidden tattoo courtesy of Innovatedcaptures/Dreamstime.com

  3. Importance of question • Tattoos are growing trend amongst our generation. • They are a form of art and expression • Discrimination of tattooed people affects the numbers in the workforce and quality. Tattoo Supplies courtesy of Lubastock/Dreamstime.com

  4. The Affect on Employment • Out of 20 people, 17 of them are currently employed. • This included on campus and off campus • 16 out of 20, stated that tattoos should not have effect on employment.

  5. Tattooed or not? Neon tattoo design courtesy of DanelleMccollum/ Dreamstime.com • 12 people had at least one tattoo. • 8 people did not. • In comparison 15 people are planning on getting a tattoo. • 3 people who did not are planning.

  6. Should tattoos be allowed? • Out of 20, 15 people stated yes. • Form of expression/art • Does not affect work • Beliefs • The “No” reasons: • Unprofessional • Not appropriate • Does not like them

  7. Main Discrimination • When asked the main reasons for discrimination. These were the results • 7 did not fit professional setting/ appearance • 4 design of tattoo • 3 was location • 6 against beliefs.

  8. Results • 14 million people in America have at least one tattoo. • There are jobs and industries that will not hire you. • John Clarks article (Tattoo You) of nurse. • Experiment conduct in restaurant setting with tattooed and non-tattooed. • The Tattoo Forum • Discusses tattoo designs, related experience as well as laws and rules • Rubber band test

  9. Conclusion • Tattoos can affect your employment as of now, however it is a growing trend in our generation. • Most companies do have policies for tattoo and some do not. • Most industries do accept tattoos or are starting too. • Example- article by Mike Boyd discussing conversation of two business pertaining to tattoos. • Tattoo removal is an option.

  10. Any Questions? Tattoo artwork courtesy of Lucidwaters/Dreamstime.com Wings tattoo design courtesy of KseniyaPolishchuk/ Dreamstime.com Love tattoo courtesy of N.l /Dreamstime.com Pride lion tattoo courtesy of Kuzzie/ Dreamstime.com

  11. References • Boyd, M. (2007). Commentary: Learning to accept tattoos and piercings in the workplace. The Colorado Springs Business Journal (Pre- June 2, 2012), 0. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/224583570?accountid=12924 • Brallier, S. A., Maguire, K. A., Smith, D. A., & Palm, L. J. (2011). Visible tattoos and employment in the restaurant service industry. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2(6) pg. 72-76. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/904525399?accountid=12924 • Clark, J. R. (2012, March). Tattoo You. Air Medical Journal, 31(2), Pg. 68-69. • Harden, S. (2013, December 11). Tattoo Statistics. In Statistic Brain. Retrieved from http://www.statisticbrain.com/tattoo-statistics/ • Jobs that discriminate. (n.d.). In The Tattoo Forum. Retrieved from http://www.thetattooforum.com/jobs-discriminate-t15170p5.html • Tattoo: what you need to know. (2012, May 9). In WebMD. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tattoos-what-you-need-know

  12. References-Cont. • Innovatedcaptures. (n.d). Dreamstime.com. Retrieved March 28, 2014 from http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-images-hidden-tattoo-young-caucasian- businessman-revealing-image36578569 • Kuzzie. (n.d.). Dreamstime.com. Retrieved March 29, 2014 from http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-image-pride-lion-tattoo-image13803821 • Lucidwaters. (n.d). Dreamstime.com. Retrieved March 27, 2014 from http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-images-tattoo-artwork-pacific-island-male- artist-draws-design-chest-young-men-client-real-people-adult-studio-bw-image34437919 • Lubastock. (n.d.). Dreamstime.com. Retrieved March 26, 2014 from http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photography-tattoo-supplies-machine- black-ink-bottle-image33705037 • Mccollum, D. . (n.d.). Dreamstime.com. Retrieved March 29, 2014 from http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photo-neon-tattoo-sign-image14486555 • N.l. (n.d.). Dreamstime.com. Retrieved March 28, 2014 from http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty- free-stock-photo-love-tattoo-image4060965 • Polishchuk, K. . (n.d.). Dreamstime.com. Retrieved March 29, 2014 from http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photo-wings-tattoo-design-elements-your- image32056805 • Russinov. (n.d). Dreamstime.com. Retrieved March 26, 2014 from http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-images-tattoo-machine-image29450594

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