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WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?
MEETINGS
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
TICK-TOCK
UNWRITTEN RULES
100
So that chili that you warmed up in the microwave just exploded? Do this before you walk away.
What is CLEAN IT UP
100
How can you review meetings for which you have accepted invitations?
What is CHECKING OUTLOOK CALENDAR.
100
It is raining and you are arriving for work and notice that there is only a Visitor Parking place available in the front parking lot. The most respectful thing to do is this.
What is LEAVE VISITOR SPOT FREE AND FIND A NEW SPOT OUT BACK.
100
Time is money. And it is your responsibility to clock in and clock out. If you don't then this may suffer the consequences.
What is YOUR ATTENDANCE OCCURANCE / RECORD
100
While perfectly acceptable and often encouraged in a college fraternity setting, while tailgating or on Spring Break, doing this at a business function could easily ruin your career.
What is DRINKING EXCESSIVELY
200
You know that little red envelope button on your phone that won't turn off? Please make sure you check this.
What is VOICEMAIL
200
Creating one of these, providing it to meeting attendees before hand and sticking to it in a meeting will help guide the discussion and keep things on track.
What is AN AGENDA
200
A co-worker comes to speak with you at your desk and you in the middle of writing an important email. The respectful thing to do is this.
What is STOP AND LISTEN TO CO-WORKER.
200
Keeping a "To Do List", reviewing the tasks that need to be completed for the day, spending a few minutes on Monday mornings getting your schedule set are all good practices of this.
What is TIME MANAGEMENT
200
It is great to know what you believe and why you believe it, but most work places like you to keep these two subjects to yourself.
What is RELIGION and POLITICS
300
Really? You don't think your neighbors can smell that garlic and onion sandwich you chose to eat at your desk? You might want to apologize and then do this next time you have a strong smelling lunch.
What is EAT IN THE CAFE RATHER THAN AT YOUR DESK
300
You need to use a meeting room but don't know if it is booked. Where can you check the meeting room schedule?
What is IN OUTLOOK CALENDARS or AT CONFERENCE ROOM SCHEDULE HANGING BY ROOM
300
You need to meet with the CEO for a scheduled meeting. His door is closed and you hear voices. The most respectful thing to do is this.
What is POLITELY KNOCK ON DOOR TO ALERT CEO YOU ARE THERE
300
This needs to be at least 30 minutes in length and by law must be given to you on your work days of 6 or more hours.
What is LUNCH BREAK
300
No one wants to be called into HR to have a discussion about your attention to things like cleanliness, body odors or bad breath. Make sure you pay attention to this to avoid those tough discussions.
What is PERSONAL HYGIENE
400
Sure you thought it was a great idea to use the speakerphone so you could type while you talked, but consider your co-workers and arrange to take your call here instead.
What is A CONFERENCE ROOM.
400
They will come to your aide when you have been asked to prepare a PowerPoint presentation for a meeting and you don't know how to set up the projector.
What is IT GROUP (JEREMY CRAIG OR JAMES WEBBER)
400
Your friend calls and asks you to look up something for them on the internet during your break time. The most respectful thing to do is this.
What is FOLLOW THE COMPANY INTERNET POLICY AND DECLINE YOUR FRIEND or LOOK IT UP FOR YOUR FRIEND ON YOUR SMARTPHONE.
400
When receiving directions about the work that you need to complete, besides asking questions for clarification you will save time and frustration if you do this.
What is TAKE NOTES
400
If you are following this, then when you have a problem or concern you start where you need to start and don't just jump to the CEO to get their attention to something you need addressed.
What is CHAIN OF COMMAND
500
Better review this before you decide to share with everyone that really funny but slightly raunchy joke your brother just emailed you.
What is COMPANY HARASSMENT POLICY
500
How can you review your assignments and due dates received in a meeting?
What is CHECK THE MEETING MINUTES or ASK BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE MEETING
500
You have been invited to a meeting where input is requested. You are uncomfortable sharing your ideas in front of a group. The most respectful thing to do it this.
What is WRITE YOUR IDEAS ON PAPER, PRACTICE SHARING THEM, AND BE PREPARED TO SHARE AT MEETING.
500
While it may be polite to let the front desk receptionist know that you are running late because of traffic, it is more important that you make this person aware.
What is YOUR SUPERVISOR
500
Going on a vacation or planning to be away from your phone and email for several days? Good form means you set this to let people know you are out and when you will return.
What is OUT OF OFFICE GREETING and/or VOICE MAIL GREETING