Personal cell phone usage significantly dents office productivity.

If you've already had a meeting interrupted by ringing annoying or watched an employee on the time of texting for her child, you might want these phones to reach small cell would move in the direction of the tape or typewriter. But cell phones are here to stay - just ask the 25 percent of households that have avoided the landline phones altogether. Do not let too much mobile phone use to kill the productivity of your office.

  1. Employees at work, ideally, their working time.
    Employees at work, ideally, their working time.

    Write a cell phone policy. Specify when and how much personal use is acceptable. You must balance the needs of your employees to manage their complicated life of productivity. Take a call from a sick child may be acceptable spending 45 minutes of advice from a friend through a painful breakup is not.

  2. Draft a clear policy on the use of personal cell phone.
    Draft a clear policy on the use of personal cell phone.

    Display mobile phone policy in prominent places throughout the office. If you allow cell phone calls, either for personal or professional reasons, show etiquette cell phone as well, including the ringer off, away from work areas to talk and talk quietly.

  3. Employees appreciate clear expectations.
    Employees appreciate clear expectations.

    Review the cell phone policy with employees, and each sign a recognition they have received and understood the policy.

  4. Let employees know that you are serious about productivity in the office.
    Let employees know that you are serious about productivity in the office.

    Apply the policy consistently. Address offenses quickly so that employees understand that you are serious about controlling excessive calls. employees on the utilization of the work performed and the cells have to pay for personal expenses.

  5. Keep the lines of communication open with employees.
    Keep the lines of communication open with employees.

    Allow exceptions. Life has a way to occur during working hours, to keep lines of communication open. Ask employees to let you know if they are expecting an important call, or after you explain, if necessary, so you know they respect the policy.

  6. Set a tone of professionalism to your employees.
    Set a tone of professionalism to your employees.

    good work habits model. Sure, you could be the big boss, but if you spend your days talking about football with your cousin or your boyfriend texting, your employee will feel somewhat disillusioned, if it is correct for speaking too long his aunt alone. You are responsible for the tone of professionalism and productivity.


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