Over 50% Of Companies Fire Workers For E-mail, Net Abuse

[simple_male 1]

We recently had to sign an acknowledgement at work that any and all internet and email use would be monitored by the company, and inappropriate use could result in termination. The internet can only be used during break times, and email is for business purposes only.

I wish they'd tell everyone to turn their cell phones to vibrate only, or disallow them altogether. There are a few folks in the office who get several (personal) calls a day, and they have really annoying ringers Why do you need to keep your cell phone on anyway if there's a land line phone right there on your freakin desk?

I agree with you that it is better to keep the ringer mode to vibration only, as some have annoying ringers. However, I am not for disallowing the cell phone altogether. It may not be safe to receive personal phone calls on company's phone. Many don't share their work phone numbers with recruiters and friends.

Edited March 1, 2008 by simple_male

[Reba 2]

well most of them in our office are getting calls from their kids or spouses, who have just called the land line and they didn't answer because they're either in a meeting or away from their desk. Its bloody annoying

I don't think anyone where I currently work would know what a recruiter is anyhow, let alone have them calling.