In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through the corporate world and living rooms alike, the CEO of local tech startup SnappySolutions, Linda Fluffernutter, announced yesterday that pajamas will now be mandatory attire for all Zoom meetings. The new dress code policy, affectionately dubbed “Operation Comfy,” aims to boost employee morale and productivity by embracing the comfort of homewear during remote work.
During the morning briefing, which employees attended in a variety of fluffy robes and cartoon-printed pajamas, Fluffernutter explained, “We realized that forcing staff to trade their cozy bedtime attire for stiff business shirts was stifling creativity. It’s time we recognize that a well-rested employee in polka-dot pajamas is a happy—and more efficient—employee.”
Initial reactions have varied widely. Some staff members expressed relief, with one developer noting, “Finally, I don’t have to pretend to wear pants anymore. My cat approves too.” Meanwhile, HR is already brainstorming guidelines regarding slippers, and whether bunny slippers are “acceptable professional attire.”
The policy doesn’t just stop at pajamas. Fluffernutter hinted at future initiatives such as “No Zoom Shoes” and “Mandatory Desk Forts,” citing studies that suggest a direct correlation between unconventional dress codes and decreased email complaints.
Not everyone is on board, however. The company’s CFO reportedly attempted to wear a three-piece tuxedo for the first meeting under the new rule, only to have it politely vetoed by Fluffernutter, who gave a firm reminder that “flannel is the future.”
As other companies watch closely, analysts predict a potential new trend in corporate culture, dubbed “pj-work,” which could rewrite the dress codes for decades to come. For now, at SnappySolutions, it’s official: if your pajamas don’t spark joy, you might just spark an HR email.
Employees are encouraged to share their best pajama selfies on the company Slack channel, #comfyandproductive, where the most creative outfit will win a year’s supply of snack-sized cereal boxes—“for all your late-night coding sessions.”