What is it?
A telephone policy form is a document that outlines when to use and when not to use a mobile phone during work hours in an organization. Telephone policy helps reduce workplace distractions and irritability.
When to use it?
Consider using this telephone policy form template anytime you want to explain or outline the use of the telephone during work in your organization. Having this template on hand will help you to easily outline the rules as well as make the overall process more repeatable and efficient.
What to include?
- Business/Company name
- Policy number
- Date
- Policy Overview
- Telephone use guidelines
- Disciplinary action
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POLICY NUMBER |
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Such as: All employees |
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BUSINESS/COMPANY NAME |
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POLICY OVERVIEW |
This policy's aim is to reduce distractions, errors, and discomforts that careless telephone use can bring about while maximizing the benefits that telephones can bring to our workplace. |
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TELEPHONE USE GUIDELINES |
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Don't perform personal duties on your work telephone |
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Don't ever operate machinery while on your phone |
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Avoid playing games or browsing the internet on your phone while you are at work |
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Avoid using a phone while driving |
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Don't use your personal phone for work-related purposes |
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Avoid using your phone in meetings. |
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You can use work telephone to coordinate and record appointments |
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You can use work telephone to do business-related research |
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You can use work telephone to record the tasks at work |
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DISCIPLINARY ACTION |
Discipline may be taken if telephones are used improperly. The right to use a telephone may be taken away if it is used frequently at unsuitable hours or in a way that interferes with work. |
Employees who use their phones for harassing behavior, unlawful or risky conduct, or in ways that go against the employer's confidentiality policy may be fired. |