WHAT IS WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE • Workplace etiquette means the socially acceptable ways that we interact with one another and behave in our workplace
• Acceptable standards of communication and behaviour at workplace.
WHAT BEHAVIORS DOES WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE INCLUDE? The way you relate to yourco-workers The way you relate to customers Your behaviors while at work What you wear How you speak/communicate to/with people WORKPLACE - CONs LOUDNESS- Loud talking in general, on the phone, in person nearby where people are tryingto work, on intercoms, etc. Loud complaining. Keep personal conversations to a minimum while at work – close your door or go outside on a break. Turn your cell phone ringer to vibrate or low Volume. Con… Making your personal hygiene a publicaffair Grooming yourself inpublic Too much perfume Too much makeup Not enough clothes or too-tight clothes PERSONAL GROOMING
Dirty shoes, clothes, .
Refer to office policies on thingslike…. Distracting hairstyles Bodyart Fancy nails WORKPLACE CONs
Taking cell phone calls or texting while in meetings or
involved in a conversationwith customers or co-workers Even if it‘s a business call, it‘s rude. If you must take a call or respond, apologize, and excuse yourself from the conversation. Turn your personal cell phone off or to vibrate during work hours Set aside a time to check email, voicemail, and text messages-consider disconnecting except during those times Multi-tasking isn‘t always moreproductive WORKPLACE CONs Complaining is decreases your ability to do your job well. What do people complainabout? Their workload Things they perceive as unfair Other employees Their paycheck Their boss COMPLAINNG • If you don‘t like something, try and change it. If you can‘t change it, either accept it or move on. But stop complaining! THANK YOU!