Natural Hair for McDonald's Employees: What?!?

@Shavkat (140129)
Philippines
September 20, 2024 9:13pm CST
Can you believe it or not, McDonald's employees in Japan are not allowed to dye their hair. It should be natural black hair. In my view, it should not be the basis of hiring an employee to a certain establishment. It is so traditional for me if they keep on doing this. Do you think McDonald's Japan should change its hair color policy? Image Credit: 2Fgkhair.eu
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marguicha
@marguicha (223825)
• Chile
21 Sep
That sounds absurd. I wonder why they ask that.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
21 Sep
It is also the same thing in mind. I find it not cool to implement this kind of policy.
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marguicha
@marguicha (223825)
• Chile
21 Sep
@Shavkat It is more than cool or not cool. We don´t like the same things. But it is weird that we should use our power to force an employee to have our hair of the color we wish. I do think though that places that serve food can force employees to cover their hair while working.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
23 Sep
@marguicha I agree. The updated information, they let employees to grow their beards. It is because of religion practices or something. They implemented this because of lack of manpower in Japan these days.
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rakski
@rakski (126114)
• Philippines
21 Sep
not at all. Unless the restaurant is very old and can be seen in Japan only.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
21 Sep
I agree. But, this fast food chain is not owned by them.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
21 Sep
@rakski I have this notion, too. Even if the person has natural brown hair, he or she needs to dye in black.
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rakski
@rakski (126114)
• Philippines
21 Sep
@Shavkat true and it is an international one so I do not see why do they need to have those rule
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (6308)
• Philippines
24 Sep
I think its the same in the Philippines unless they change it now? They are not allowed to dye their hair and I know they are not allow to have something on their nails for safety.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
24 Sep
I think most fast food chain use hair net and short nails in our country. I used to work in Chowking and can't remember if we have the rule about hair dye thing.
Judy Story
@jstory07 (139996)
• Roseburg, Oregon
21 Sep
It is your business if you dye your hair or not.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
21 Sep
I agree. I cannot really understand why they need to impose this kind of policy.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Sep
I can't see how it can make any difference but I guess the company is within its rights.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
21 Sep
I am not sure about it. I am aware of a recent policy that permits applicants to have their beards. It is related to the religion thing. Besides, they need to do this because they are having problems with manpower.
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M Cheung
@Beestring (14697)
• Hong Kong
21 Sep
That's a strange policy.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
23 Sep
@Beestring I am not sure if it is, Given that they avail the franchise, I think they should practice the standard practice of the real owner of McDonald's.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
21 Sep
It is indeed a strange one. I must say that they are still traditional despite the fast food chain is owned by a foreigner.
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M Cheung
@Beestring (14697)
• Hong Kong
21 Sep
@Shavkat McDonald's in Japan may be owned by Japanese. McDonald's China and Hong Kong is owned by a Chinese company.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (108252)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Sep
It shouldn't matter what color your hair is
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@pitsipeahie (5010)
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21 Sep
Did they mention any explanation as to why they require it? I get the desire for a uniform look, but enforcing such strict rules about hair color does seem outdated. Would a hair color take away from their ability to do their job well? I don't think so. On the other hand, allowing employees to express themselves a bit more could create a more inclusive environment. A policy change could reflect modern values better.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
23 Sep
According to what I read, they are still practicing the culture thing to be natural. It is just having the old ways and not being open to new ways in the modern world.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92666)
• United States
21 Sep
It is important to have SOME dress standards or standards of appearance in a customer service oriented business. Trust me, come to the United States and you will understand what I mean. But there ARE limits, and I think a rule like this would be one of them.