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Why well-groomed employees are paid more

Why well-groomed employees are paid more

A lack of grooming could be holding back scruffy employees, with a new study linking those with a smart appearance to more frequent pay rises.

A study from Chicago and California Universities followed the career paths of 14,600 men and women over 13 years, starting when they were still at school – The Daily Mail reports.

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