Cellular phones seem to be a part of society, now even entering the
workplace. Many employers are attempting
to go strictly cellular at their businesses and seem to think it is a good idea
to let their workers bring their own cell phones to work. Business owners may be thinking that it can
possibly reduce costs, ensure a better work environment because the employees
are happier and even attract new and more creative workers. Despite the good this idea affords, the bad
and the ugly can be costly for your business.
Some may think it’s abnormal to think that you would let your employees
bring their smart phones to make them happier; nevertheless, while you're
paying them for productivity and creativity, they are wasting time on their
phones! As an employer, you are paying
them to work for your business and contribute to the company’s growth. If you were visiting a store or a potential
business partner, how would you feel if they were texting and watching videos
instead of working?
Another factor to consider is how easy it is to be distracted by your smartphone. Cell phones provide enjoyment in all forms
and can continually entertain us. They
provide captivating material between the texts, social media and games; you can
be entertained for hours without even using the phone as a phone. So are you paying your employees cell phone
bills for calls or for the extras?
While banning cell phones is an unlikely solution, instead keep the cell
phones for personal calls and the business line for work.
One last problem to consider in providing cell phones to employees is that
it blurs the line between home and work.
Employees answering personal phone calls at work and working from home
can get difficult and stressful quickly.
Keep the cell phones out of the workplace and save money. Business Network Long Distance is your
trusted business partner, helping you keep cost down and productivity high.
