Visible body modification (VBM): Evidence from human resource managers and recruiters and the effects on employment

International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 154-158

  Swanger, Nancy ^a  

^a WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Body piercing; Dress codes; Hiring; Personnel policies; Visible tattoos

Indexed keywords

EID: 33144461327     PISSN: 02784319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2004.12.004     Document Type: Article

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