Just months after CBA and Optus announced the introduction of company-designed hijabs for their workers, another corporate company has followed suit. Westpac has made the move to include the religious head wear as part of its staff uniforms, available in April 2017.
The bank has recruited designer Carla Zampatti to create the new uniform, which will be navy-blue with a โWโ logo.
โAs part of our new corporate wardrobe, weโve designed a navy-blue hijab with a charcoal Westpac โWโ logo which blends beautifully with the broader uniform,โ a spokesperson for Westpac said.
โThis is another way we can show our support for our people and ensure they feel great at work.โ
A woman who works at the Bankstown branch is excited about the move, saying, โI enjoy wearing a hijab to work as it helps others understand my culture and get to know me better.โ
โThe new branded hijabs will show Westpac recognises and accepts different cultures and Iโm looking forward to wearing it as part of my uniform.โ