Tag: Workplace etiquette

You Can't Take It With You!

Well, you can, but it’ll cost you!  Possibly big time! That cell phone in your pocket or purse, excellent tool that it is, can cost you a job!  Especially if it goes off at an inopportune time like an interview, or even while waiting for that all-important meeting.  Do I really need to remind you…

Perilous Downloading

Simply stated: the computer equipment in your office – the machines, network, etc – is the property of your employer.  Therefore your employer can strictly enforce control over what you can do and can’t do with that equipment.  Many employers tolerate employees checking personal email accounts, but still have formal policies in place against such…