Cell Phones in the Workplace

Cell phones and mobile devices have so many useful features that users love. The ability to take pictures, take video, send emails, send instant message, surf the web, play games and more. For an individual, that is a wonderful thing but for business owners managing employees, it can be a productivity killer and depending on the business, a security risk!

If your business has very sensitive information that cannot afford to be leaked, you may want to prohibit cell phones in your work place. With the addition of cameras to cell phones, it is very easy to capture images. I have been to businesses when I was an audio/visual tech, that required that all visitors leave their cell phones at the front desk, prior to entering. For employees they had cell phone lockers. I thought that was a great idea. That way employees are comfortable that their belongings are safe and you, as the business owner can be comfortable knowing your secrets won’t be leaked.

You could just tell your employees to leave their cell phones in their cars, but not everyone drives and a small gesture like providing lockers can improve the moral and disposition of your employees. In addition, the cell phone lockers can be used to as wallet lockers or a place for woman to secure their purses. Any relatively small items can be stored in theses lockers.

Protect your sensitive information and remove an employee distraction by prohibiting cell phones in certain areas of your business. Give your employees a certain level of comfort by providing them an area to store their cell phones and other valuables.