Cell Phones at the Office

Cell Phones at the Office





Don’t leave your cell phone in your cubicle when you are away from your desk. On the one hand, you may forget to turn it off and it will annoy your neighbors. On the other hand, it’s a valuable piece of equipment that contains private information and can be easily lifted by people who are not trustworthy.

Turn off your cell phone and pager when you are in your cubicle. If you must leave them on, keep the ring volume low or set it on vibrate mode. If you need to make personal calls on your cell phone, conduct your business away from others during your breaks.

Be mindful of your professional presence and the impression you make on others when selecting your ring tone. If it is showcasing your wild or dark side, is silly or is just plain annoying, make another choice on the conservative side.

No one doubts the fun of a new phone with all the apps available. If you are seen playing endlessly with your phone others may think you have too much time on your hands or are short of work to do.