How to Practice Technology Office Etiquette

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The author is a lawyer who especializes in labor and employment law. The author is a lawyer who especializes in labor and employment law.

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The new technology available can be an amazing way to keep in touch. However, it can also be a way to break a career. If you don’t use the new technology carefully, it can be very dangerous. Here's how to use technology in the office the right way.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1
Keep in mind that your emails are a reflection of you. Even though emails are less informal than letters, they can still reflect upon you negatively if they contain spelling and grammatical errors. Also, many companies monitor their employees’ accounts, so keep personal emails out of the workplace.
Step2
Laptops are a great way to continue working on business trips. However, keep private files shielded from fellow travelers with laptop shield screens. Also treat your laptop like any other valuables--don’t leave your laptop unattended.
Step3
Voice messages should be short and specific. There is such a thing as verbal editing.
Step4
Speakerphone use should only be used for group meetings or in instances where your hands are full. Be very discreet with the use of speakerphone--a caller might be heard by the wrong people.
Step5
Keep your cell phone turned off during meetings. This does not mean on vibrate mode. A cell phones vibrate mode can be even louder than most ringtones. Even though most cell phones carry a silent tone ringtone, keep in mind that you can be distracted by an incoming call during a meeting.

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