afransen
Senior Member
Cool and casual at work
Jun 11, 2007 04:30 AM
Premier Dalton McGuinty has a cool idea.
He is urging government workers to leave their dress shirts, ties, jackets and other bulky business attire at home and wear summertime casual clothes at the office. It's a sensible suggestion that should be adopted by employers across the province.
Cooler clothing could ease the demand for air conditioning in many buildings, saving money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As part of his summertime casual clothing drive, McGuinty is ordering air-conditioned temperatures in government offices to go no lower than 26 degrees Celsius. Those who insist on wearing traditional business attire to work will presumably have to sweat it out.
The battle against global warming usually involves some sacrifice. But this is an occasion where doing the right thing actually makes life easier and more comfortable. Employers everywhere should do their bit by encouraging office workers to go casual all week, and by allowing indoor temperatures to creep a bit higher.
Jun 11, 2007 04:30 AM
Premier Dalton McGuinty has a cool idea.
He is urging government workers to leave their dress shirts, ties, jackets and other bulky business attire at home and wear summertime casual clothes at the office. It's a sensible suggestion that should be adopted by employers across the province.
Cooler clothing could ease the demand for air conditioning in many buildings, saving money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As part of his summertime casual clothing drive, McGuinty is ordering air-conditioned temperatures in government offices to go no lower than 26 degrees Celsius. Those who insist on wearing traditional business attire to work will presumably have to sweat it out.
The battle against global warming usually involves some sacrifice. But this is an occasion where doing the right thing actually makes life easier and more comfortable. Employers everywhere should do their bit by encouraging office workers to go casual all week, and by allowing indoor temperatures to creep a bit higher.
