511 Workplace Etiquette
Original Approval Date: April 15, 2009
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The Tri-County Board can be a better place to work when all employees show respect and courtesy to each other. Sometimes there are problems when employees do not realize that they are bothering or annoying other people. If this happens to you, you should first try to solve the problem by politely telling your co-worker what is bothering you.
In most cases, if you use common sense, the problem can be fixed. We encourage you to keep an open mind. If another employee tells you about something that you are doing that makes it hard for that person to work, try to understand the other person's point of view.
The following are some guidelines and suggestions for how to be considerate of others at work. You will not necessarily be disciplined if you do not follow these suggestions, but the guidelines will help you get along with others. If you have comments or suggestions about workplace etiquette, contact the Director of Finance and Administration.
Revision Effective:
Supersedes:
The Tri-County Board can be a better place to work when all employees show respect and courtesy to each other. Sometimes there are problems when employees do not realize that they are bothering or annoying other people. If this happens to you, you should first try to solve the problem by politely telling your co-worker what is bothering you.
In most cases, if you use common sense, the problem can be fixed. We encourage you to keep an open mind. If another employee tells you about something that you are doing that makes it hard for that person to work, try to understand the other person's point of view.
The following are some guidelines and suggestions for how to be considerate of others at work. You will not necessarily be disciplined if you do not follow these suggestions, but the guidelines will help you get along with others. If you have comments or suggestions about workplace etiquette, contact the Director of Finance and Administration.
- Replace paper in the copy machine and printer paper trays when they are empty.
- Keep the area around the copy machine and printers orderly and picked up.
- Be careful not to take or discard others' print jobs or faxes when collecting your own.
- Avoid public accusations or criticisms of other employees. Address such issues privately with those involved or your supervisor.
- Monitor the volume when listening to music, voice mail, or a speakerphone that others can hear.
- Clean up after yourself and do not leave behind waste or discarded papers.
- Do not leave behind food or dirty dishes in the staff kitchen.
