Australian bank, Westpac, will make a corporate hijab available as part of its staff’s uniform from April 2017. The move is the latest in an ongoing trend to include religious symbols on clothing and other items for employees. The bank states that the move is intended to make both Muslim staff and customers feel more comfortable. Other major Australian businesses, including telecoms company Optus and the Commonwealth Bank, have already provided hijabs with staff uniforms.
Australian bank, Westpac, will make a corporate hijab available as part of its staff’s uniform from April 2017. The design for the hijab, which will be created by designer Carla Zampatti, will include the bank’s colours and logos. The bank states that the move is intended to make both Muslim staff and customers feel more comfortable. Other major Australian businesses, including telecoms company Optus and the Commonwealth Bank, have already provided hijabs with staff uniforms.