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RVRGIRL
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Posted: June 20 2006,8:55 pm |
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More companies ban cell phones at work
Those jingling ring tones are the No. 1 pet peeve for many office workers, newspaper says.
June 20, 2006: 12:50 PM EDT
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - The use of cell phones at work is being limited by many companies as more workers object to the noisy beeps and ring tones from personal calls at work, a newspaper reported Tuesday.
USA Today reported that 30 percent of employees cited cell phones ringing at work as their No. 1 pet peeve at the office.
The report, quoting a survey by Ranstad USA, a staffing company, and the Society for Human Resource Management, said that more than a third of companies contacted have put in place policies to address the issue.
The biggest reason for the limits include the noise and distraction, the newspaper said. Many workers have complained that some people seem to require surgical removal of cell phones in order to put them down.
More than half of workers surveyed said they get impatient or angry when a coworker stops a conversation because of an incoming wireless call, according to a Sprint survey cited in the article.
An employment lawyer in Dallas, Audrey Mross, was quoted as saying that more employers are expected to ban or limit cell phones as more workers get fancier models with the ability to take pictures or watch video clips, which could hurt productivity.
Lack of productivity and annoyance aren't the only reasons for a cell phone ban, according to the article. Safety is also a factor. In the article, Mross explained that employers may be liable in an accident even if an employee is using his or her own phone and doing business outside normal working hours.
Meanwhile, there's also been a move to ban cell phones in New York City public schools, Reuters reported. The news agency said Detroit and Philadelphia have barred cell phones from schools, while Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago and Las Vegas allow them in the schools but prohibit their use during classes.
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Forensic
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Posted: June 20 2006,9:28 pm |
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I say its ok to have your cell on at work. Its a direct line to you from your kids or family. Its not reasonable to expect an 11 year old to memorize all your contact info or have family in other states remember more than one number for you.
But according to the issues in the article, its not ok. I expect my coworkers to turn off the ringer for one. And they should only talk long enough to say they will call back on their break.
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Wifey
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Posted: June 20 2006,10:01 pm |
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I don't even think Miller can take his cell phone into the office building at all  I know they aren't allowed to use cell phones, there's big sign at the entry stating that...along side a sign that says your cell phone will be configated (sp?) if you do have one!
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Posted: June 20 2006,10:58 pm |
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While at work not only do I have my personel csll phone but I have an internal wireless phone and at times the deparment on call pager. It's a wonder the mofo's don't make me wear a GPS antenne.  
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Posted: June 21 2006,5:45 am |
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| Quote (BigDog @ June 20 2006,10:58 pm) | | Â It's a wonder the mofo's don't make me wear a GPS antenne. Â Â |
Shhhhhhh, don't give them ideas!. 
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Posted: June 21 2006,5:56 am |
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Cell phones at work are a double edged blade for me...
Since we have radio contact with the crews, I would literally spend half my time relaying messages to the crews from their wives/gf/kids... it was beyond annoying. We literally made a few people get a cell phone. Of course, now we get calls asking "Could you get ahold of John on the radio?? I tried his cell phone but he doesn't answer". Gee, you think he might be working and is to busy to talk right now???  
On the other hand... now, all some people do is talk on their cell phones whenever they get a chance. I've got one lady that talked to her daughter every 15 minutes... which I guess wouldn't be to bad, since we're not super busy most of the time, but her daughter is 24 years old...  She seems to have it under control for now.
Personally, my family knows I don't usually take personal calls when I'm at work, other than maybe a quick 2 or 3 minute conversation if it's important. I'll just call everyone back after I get out of the office.
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GoFastRacer
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Posted: June 21 2006,6:01 am |
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| Quote (Sleek-Jet @ June 21 2006,5:56 am) | Cell phones at work are a double edged blade for me...
Since we have radio contact with the crews, I would literally spend half my time relaying messages to the crews from their wives/gf/kids... it was beyond annoying. Â We literally made a few people get a cell phone. Â Of course, now we get calls asking "Could you get ahold of John on the radio?? Â I tried his cell phone but he doesn't answer". Â Gee, you think he might be working and is to busy to talk right now??? Â Â
On the other hand... now, all some people do is talk on their cell phones whenever they get a chance. Â I've got one lady that talked to her daughter every 15 minutes... which I guess wouldn't be to bad, since we're not super busy most of the time, but her daughter is 24 years old... Â Â She seems to have it under control for now. Â
Personally, my family knows I don't usually take personal calls when I'm at work, other than maybe a quick 2 or 3 minute conversation if it's important. Â I'll just call everyone back after I get out of the office. |
Can't win for losing huh!..
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Posted: June 21 2006,9:59 am |
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| Quote (Forensic @ June 20 2006,9:28 pm) | I say its ok to have your cell on at work. Â Its a direct line to you from your kids or family. Â Its not reasonable to expect an 11 year old to memorize all your contact info or have family in other states remember more than one number for you.
But according to the issues in the article, its not ok. Â I expect my coworkers to turn off the ringer for one. Â And they should only talk long enough to say they will call back on their break. Â
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I don't believe people should have cell phones in the office, unless it's work related. When I was younger, we didn't have direct contact to our parents, so unless it was an emergency we didn't try and contact them. Now a days, kids call for the simplest reasons like: I know I'm on restriction, but can I play Playstation?........... I feel too many people are not focusing on work. When they are distracted by other things, including cell phone calls, they are not getting their JOB, that they are paid to do, done. This costs the company money, then they just pass along their losses to the consumer.
People say that "my kids only call in case of an emergency", which we all know is bullshit.
Also, I;m not saying it's only the kids calling that are the problem, people talking to b/f and g/f are just as time constrianing as kids, spouse and freinds.
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Posted: June 23 2006,8:54 pm |
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| Quote (Forensic @ June 20 2006,9:28 pm) | I say its ok to have your cell on at work. Â Its a direct line to you from your kids or family. Â Its not reasonable to expect an 11 year old to memorize all your contact info or have family in other states remember more than one number for you.
But according to the issues in the article, its not ok. Â I expect my coworkers to turn off the ringer for one. Â And they should only talk long enough to say they will call back on their break. Â
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I agree. 
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shueman
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Posted: June 24 2006,7:45 pm |
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Cell Phones are a pain in the  90% of "at work/business" calls are personal and take away from productivity....focken time wasters. Many of us need them for business, but the majority are just for personal BS and personal posing. Turn it off and check messages ON YOUR BREAK... 
Focken people walking around talking about nothing.... I'm standing in line a the check-out, and this lady answers hers and starts talking BLAH, BLAH, BLAH....pay the clerk and get the fock out of the way... 
Wait, this needs to go into the RANT Thread...
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