Yes I will agree that things such as cell phones can be an annoyance when on the sales floor. And there is that quote unquote "no cell phones on the floor" rule, which just seems to go out the window for some people. HOWEVER, I think there should be some exceptions to the rule. For example, in electronics if a team member has an iPad and a guest is wondering about buying one, but wants to make an informed decision, then allow that TM to bring theirs to work with them. You can't just pull one out of the box nor grab the display for a demonstration. There is a bigger impact between telling someone what a device can do and actually showing them. Now if that said Electronics TM is just constantly on their iPad then it would become a problem.
Secondly, as you all probably know, Backroom (at least at my store) is exempt from the no cell phones rule. It is frowned upon if we have them out all the time. But for me I could just say it is an ipod touch (it is actually an iPhone), but they are not going to take the time to see the difference. But Backroom there are only two of us at a time (one when closing and usually just one (me) on Sundays), and so we have to have something to keep us entertained while working IMO.
Wether you want to believe it or not, technology is being used more and more on the job. Heck at my other job, I am contacted continuously through text, e-mail and Face Time (on a couple occasions).
So any annoyances, exceptions or concerns anyone else wants to express?
Secondly, as you all probably know, Backroom (at least at my store) is exempt from the no cell phones rule. It is frowned upon if we have them out all the time. But for me I could just say it is an ipod touch (it is actually an iPhone), but they are not going to take the time to see the difference. But Backroom there are only two of us at a time (one when closing and usually just one (me) on Sundays), and so we have to have something to keep us entertained while working IMO.
Wether you want to believe it or not, technology is being used more and more on the job. Heck at my other job, I am contacted continuously through text, e-mail and Face Time (on a couple occasions).
So any annoyances, exceptions or concerns anyone else wants to express?