Sheetz ends 'smile policy' that mandated employees keep excellent teeth
The Sheetz gas station and convenience store on Lancaster Pike in Cumru Township, Pennsylvania, June 1, 2021.
"Our culture at Sheetz has always been centered on respect and putting our employees, customers and communities first. As a family owned and operated company, nothing is more important than creating an environment that is inclusive and supportive of all of our employees," Sheetz executive vice president of people & culture Stephanie Doliveira told FOX Business.
Customers inside the convenience store of a Sheetz gas station in Breezewood, Pennsylvania, June 16, 2022. "Recently through employee feedback, we have learned that the smile policy is not aligned with these values from their perspective. We agree," Doliveira continued. "Effective immediately, this policy is discontinued. We are committed to ensuring our policies moving forward are equitable and celebrate the diverse experiences, individual identities and unique perspectives of our employees.
The company continued, "Effective immediately, this policy is discontinued. We are committed to ensuring our policies moving forward are equitable and celebrate the diverse experiences, individual identities and unique perspectives of our employees."
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