Results: Tattoos in the Workplace
Published on 05/17/2013
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1.
1.
Do you have any tattoos? Yes
24%
334 votes
No
67%
927 votes
I plan on getting some in the future.
9%
120 votes
2.
2.
If you see someone with tattoos in the workplace, what do you think? Trouble maker...
9%
121 votes
How cool!
13%
180 votes
I don't care.
60%
827 votes
Well that's different.
15%
203 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
50 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| unprofessional | 0.22% | 3 |
| 0.14% | 2 | |
| ugly | 0.14% | 2 |
| gross | 0.14% | 2 |
| i don't like it, but i don't assume that they are a trouble maker | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on the tattoo and where it is located and how many they have | 0.07% | 1 |
| dirty | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on the workplace the tattoos and the person that has them. | 0.07% | 1 |
| looks unprofessional | 0.07% | 1 |
| why ess a god-given beauty by such frivilous stuff? | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on position | 0.07% | 1 |
| they want to be a human graffiti wall | 0.07% | 1 |
| that dont look professional | 0.07% | 1 |
| low class | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on the location and what it is | 0.07% | 1 |
| tramp | 0.07% | 1 |
| it makes no difference. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i'm retired so there's no "workplace" | 0.07% | 1 |
| not sure..... person is defiantly a bit more of a risk taker... | 0.07% | 1 |
| n/a | 0.07% | 1 |
| why do they do that to themselves | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on size, location, and what exactly it is. | 0.07% | 1 |
| myob | 0.07% | 1 |
| dont care | 0.07% | 1 |
| anti social person | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't like | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't like tattoos. | 0.07% | 1 |
| that looks awful | 0.07% | 1 |
| ew | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on the tatoos | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends | 0.07% | 1 |
| lack of respect for their bodies. | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on the work place | 0.07% | 1 |
| it depends on the person and type of tattoo. | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on what it is and where. | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on whether the tatoos are offensive or not | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on the workplace | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't work | 0.07% | 1 |
| i'm not into tattoos at all. | 0.07% | 1 |
| dont work | 0.07% | 1 |
| gross, i hate them. | 0.07% | 1 |
| there's a place for everything | 0.07% | 1 |
| dont care for them | 0.07% | 1 |
| kind of gross | 0.07% | 1 |
| not smart | 0.07% | 1 |
3.
3.
Should employers be allowed to deny somone a job if they have tattoos? No, that's discrimination.
29%
395 votes
Not unless the tattoos are inappropriate or offensive.
47%
653 votes
Yes, tattoos are not professional.
15%
206 votes
Yes, tattoos are ugly.
7%
95 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
32 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| depends on the job | 0.29% | 4 |
| 0.14% | 2 | |
| dont care | 0.07% | 1 |
| yes. | 0.07% | 1 |
| it's entirely up to the employer | 0.07% | 1 |
| yes but not because they're ugly or unprofessional | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on size, location, and what exactly it is. | 0.07% | 1 |
| yes, some businesses just seem like they shouldn't have visible tattoos. | 0.07% | 1 |
| yes if the tattoos are inappropriate or in an inappropriate place such as arms, neck, chest etc...they should be covered up. | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on what and where they are. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't care. | 0.07% | 1 |
| it's up to the business owner | 0.07% | 1 |
| yes, if the tattoo cannot be covered up. | 0.07% | 1 |
| people should have to cover them up at work | 0.07% | 1 |
| hire who you feel best... | 0.07% | 1 |
| not if they cover them up | 0.07% | 1 |
| yes, if they have to interact with customers/other people and the tattoos are inappropriate or insanely noticeable. | 0.07% | 1 |
| only if they are on super visible places like the neck | 0.07% | 1 |
| this depends on the type of business that an employer has. | 0.07% | 1 |
| they should be covered while at a job | 0.07% | 1 |
| they should be covered up. | 0.07% | 1 |
| as long as it is covered, its fine, also if the company is in this king of business | 0.07% | 1 |
| n/a | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on the work place | 0.07% | 1 |
| yes | 0.07% | 1 |
| of course, depending on the job | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on both the job and the tattoo | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on why having a tatoo would prevent someone from doing the job. | 0.07% | 1 |
4.
4.
Do you think society is getting better at accepting people with tattoos into the workplace? Yes, as a whole tattoos are being more widely accepted.
48%
662 votes
No, they will never be accepted fully.
18%
246 votes
No, it's just as bad as it used to be.
9%
118 votes
Yes, but only a little bit.
24%
326 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
29 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.36% | 5 | |
| undecided | 0.14% | 2 |
| stupid question!!! | 0.07% | 1 |
| unknown | 0.07% | 1 |
| im not sure | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on the industry | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't care | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't know | 0.07% | 1 |
| not employed but i'd guess yes because so many people get them | 0.07% | 1 |
| they are gross | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't care. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i dont know | 0.07% | 1 |
| na | 0.07% | 1 |
| it's up to what ever the business wants. | 0.07% | 1 |
| indifferent | 0.07% | 1 |
| dont care | 0.07% | 1 |
| society is sick enough to accept them | 0.07% | 1 |
| no idea | 0.07% | 1 |
| it is not bad, just the tatoo should be covered for workplace, if required. otherwise get another job | 0.07% | 1 |
| n/a | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on the work place | 0.07% | 1 |
| tatoo-ed people are angels of satan | 0.07% | 1 |
| do you want your childs pre-shcool teacher to be covered in tattoos? i don't | 0.07% | 1 |
| other | 0.07% | 1 |
5.
5.
If you do, have you ever been denied a job because of your tattoos? Yes
7%
95 votes
No
31%
430 votes
N/A
62%
856 votes
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