Tattoo Friendly Companies

This infographic, from specialty skincare boutique Skinfo, reveals all kinds of tattoo-related statistics. Not only will see what types of people and age groups have tattoos, you’ll also see which cities and companies are the most tattooed overall. Companies like Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Best Buy, Lowe’s, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and even Google don’t seem to have a problem hiring folks with a little ink.

Tattoos in the Workplace: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly:

Thinking about getting some ink? If so, you may want to check with your current or prospective employer about the workplace policy on tattoos. While tattoos can be seen as a form of self-expression, many hiring managers don’t see them as career building tools. In fact, 37 percent of HR managers cite tattoos as the third most likely physical attribute that limits career potential. Tattoos are becoming more accepted, however, with 45 million people in the United States sporting some sort of skin art.

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The History Of Tattoos

If you have a tattoo, you’re part of a rich cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Where did this practice of body modification come from, and how has its function changed over time? Addison Anderson tracks the history of getting inked.

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Huumans have marked their bodies with tattoos for thousands of years. These permanent designs—sometimes plain, sometimes elaborate, always personal—have served as amulets, status symbols, declarations of love, signs of religious beliefs, adornments and even forms of punishment. Joann Fletcher, research fellow in the department of archaeology at the University of York in Britain, describes the history of tattoos and their cultural significance to people around the world, from the famous ” Iceman,” a 5,200-year-old frozen mummy, to today’s Maori.

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