Lads in Plaids Making Waves

[Yaish]

Sure its part of the uniform. However several kilted gents have (to varying degrees of success) argued that kilts of the appropriate color can replace pants in mens uniforms elsewhere.

I'm COMPLETELY for a business owner having the right to decide how he wants to conduct his business. You should just be aware that you might put off some great employees based on your decisions.

All in all I dont like ANYONE telling me what I have to do. I deal with it, but I dont like it.

[GlassMan]

Sure its part of the uniform. However several kilted gents have (to varying degrees of success) argued that kilts of the appropriate color can replace pants in mens uniforms elsewhere.

I'm COMPLETELY for a business owner having the right to decide how he wants to conduct his business. You should just be aware that you might put off some great employees based on your decisions.

All in all I dont like ANYONE telling me what I have to do. I deal with it, but I dont like it.

Here's how I did it. Anyone on the payroll before the decision was grandfathered in. Future hires will be told of it before hiring. And of course, have to provide a clothing allowance.

[Rigged]

I have to wear a uniform where I work. There are lots of jobs, maybe even most jobs, where you don't have a lot of choice about what you wear.

With so many guys here joking (or not) that they'd be willing to relocate to work for Highland Water, and only one guy quitting because of the kilt, I don't think that employer is going to have staffing problems.

Maybe the guy who quit can get a job with UPS. Their plain brown uniform might be more to his liking.

[GlassMan]

I totally agree. Many, many jobs require uniforms or have dress codes. The reason Highland Water and I have both chosen to require kilts is because we're making an overt connection to a Scottish heritage. I do a thriving business in Celtic related glass bevel clusters, finished glass pieces, celtic pattern books, etc., and it only makes us more unique.

What I have a problem with is when a dress code is arbitrary and without rational. That's what most people run into when they are told that they can't wear a kilt at work.

[Cawdorian]

Highland Water has done a superb job of marketing and creating a distinctive "Corporate Image". He has truly differentiated himself from the competition. My guess is he will do very well.

Graham and Glass Man have both used the kilt with great success in their respective companies. I am sure their prospective customers and customers never forget them.

This is one of the keys to creating a successful business. Keep up the good work guys.

[cavscout]

Maybe the guy who quit can get a job with UPS. Their plain brown uniform might be more to his liking.

I'm betting that the guy that quit, try's to get his job back when he see's what a hit the kilt will be with customer's (read women)

[Big Paul]

I think once the word gets out, Highland water will be doin' a great business with his uniform choice..

I would like to see some t-shirts from them too..

[Mike n NC]

Sure its part of the uniform. However several kilted gents have (to varying degrees of success) argued that kilts of the appropriate color can replace pants in mens uniforms elsewhere.

I'm COMPLETELY for a business owner having the right to decide how he wants to conduct his business. You should just be aware that you might put off some great employees based on your decisions.

All in all I dont like ANYONE telling me what I have to do. I deal with it, but I dont like it.

One day you will come to realize that clothing in gerneral is just a uniform as dictated by society be it cowboy, goth or a kilt.
As a hireing businessman I look for people with flexible minds to be able to deal with "unusual" situations as they arise. If someone is so set in their thinking ruts so as to not be able to get their mind around something this simple, I don't need them. Sometimes what you do or don't say or do tells more about you than all the great stuff I get told about.

Mike

[Sherry]

I predict a hit for Highland Water. I know several ladies in the DFW area wanting home delivery, but I have a feeling we're out of their service area.

It also looks like the owner could get t-shirt sales as a side business, which would also work as a form of advertising.

Rocky, from the picture, the kilt looks great. I hope the H.W. business expands & needs more kilts for more delivery men.

[GMan]

I went and talked to him at his business. The guy is so enthusiastic, and so are all the other members of the staff (even the new guy that replaced the one that left). I really did like the looks of the kilts, so Rocky you did a bang up job.

Friday's are casual days where they can wear anything they like as long as it is a kilt. Most are opting for cammo kilts of one sort of another, along with Utilikilts.

I know the Denver area will be hearing and seeing more of these guys. As the AP, New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal have picked up on this so will the rest of the country.

As a side bar they contract with the airport for their bottled water, so if any of you are coming through DIA, you may see them.