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Debrett’s unveils etiquette guide for hybrid working

Workplace Insight

Debrett’s, the well-known authority on manners and etiquette, has created a guide to hybrid working etiquette, sponsored by Poly. The guide claims to offer updated advice for the hybrid work era at a time when -it says here – etiquette at work has never been more important. Nobody will applaud your stoicism.

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We Know We're Rude With Our Phones -- But We Don't Do Anything About It

On The Job

When cellphones first made their appearance, workplace advice columnists like myself advised that bosses and co-workers became annoyed when a worker used it at work. When smartphones came along, it became obvious that bosses could not ban them from the workplace. They still yell into their phones.

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5 Etiquette Lessons for the Workplace

On The Job

The workplace sometimes changes so rapidly it's hard to keep up with what we're supposed to do and not do. These are all common etiquette questions that Anna Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, can answer correctly. Using poor etiquette can severely limit your opportunities," Post says. Tweeting responsibly.

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Escape The Desk: The Ultimate List Of Inspiring, Free Places to Work Remotely — Parks, Coffee Shops, And More!

Allwork

Understanding your own unique work-life preferences is key to finding an alternative workplace away from the standard home office. There is a certain etiquette and unspoken rule that comes to working remotely from a library and this is expected to be respected.

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5 Tips to Help You Make a Winning First Impression

Eat Your Career

Whether you’re meeting by phone, video conference or in person, don’t arrive late. It astonishes me how often this basic principle of respect is disregarded in the workplace. If you have a phone call on the schedule, block an additional 15 minutes before the start time so you can be sure you’re at your desk and prepared.

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Are You Aware of Your Rude Workplace Behavior?

On The Job

Do you think other people in the workplace are rude? I've yet to talk to someone in the last 20 years who doesn't think workplace manners could be improved. Still, young workers aren't the only ones who are exhibiting rude behavior in the workplace. Leave your cell phone off the table. Be aware of confined spaces.

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Cubicle Etiquette 101

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you need to talk on the phone, make sure that you keep your voice to a lower volume.

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