These days wearing uniform is common with the paramilitary organizations like police etc. and the armed forces. These help them, stand out of the crowd so that they can be easily recognizable and distinguish them for the service they do. These uniforms not only make them feel proud but also have an imposing effect on others and with the presence of a person in uniform, can change the mood of people around.

Sometimes uniforms are made mandatory by the organizations like schools, work places like hospitals, restaurants etc. The model of these organization requires, people who are part of it to be in proper uniform and follow the discipline of the uniform. Some organizations which a complete dress code doesn’t have do have some sort of uniform codes like a common shirt of a color etc.

So why is it that most of the organizations prefer a uniform?

Here are five reasons which make uniform an integral part of work culture and the lifestyle at times.

1. Industry demands: There are certain service industries which are focused on the customer, like the department store, restaurants or hospitals. These industries demand that the workforce look more united and eager to serve the customer, so the role becomes very important. When the workforce is wearing a pleasant uniform, the customers approach them more confidently.

2. Perks: In some large organizations, it is considered as an honor and a kind of perk to receive uniform. This results in considerable conservation of time and energy of the personnel, as he doesn’t have to choose again and again the clothes to be worn at the work place. A lot of money is saved since rarely will that personnel will be buying new clothes.

3. A sense of belonging: If the work force wears the same clothes to the work place then they share a feeling of commonness and belonging, which otherwise gets very difficult to achieve.

4. A feeling of equality: Uniform brings everyone to the same platform, no matter how rich or poor he or she is and thus inculcating a feeling of equality amongst those wearing the uniform.

5. Mutual growth: People wearing uniforms are more caring for their fellows and colleagues, they care not only for their growth but the growth of their peers as well. Uniforms are very important and fosters traits which are very necessary for a person as an individual and an organization to thrive and prosper.