Informal+Report+on+cell+phones

**Date:** December 3rd, 2013

**To:** Candace Maciel, Marketing, Christian DaFonesca, Finance, Juan Antonio Rosales, Human Resources, Tyler Shute, President

**From:** Brian Andrea, Vice President

**Subject:** Cell phone use in the workplace

Cell phones make it possible to talk to almost anyone at anytime and anywhere, however cell phone usage is disrupting to the workplace and disrupting to a learning environment. Policies should be implemented that address the use of cell phones in our company.

Just some of many positive reasons to restrict cell phone use would include improving workplace safety, maintaining our professional courtesy and increasing productivity in all areas.
 * Limiting use: **

Note that cell phone use is only appropriate if being used for emergencies, research or as a calculator if necessary. Cell phones for recreational use are only appropriate during hours in which someone is not working, such as lunch breaks or before and after shifts.
 * Communication: **

 Please observe use of cell phones among our employees. If it begins to be an issue and is starting to bother other employees, a private conversation should ensue to discuss policies. Remind them that the students are the main priority. Use of phone for emergencies and educational activities conveys the message that we are fair and reasonable.
 * Implementing: **