Effective Date: 1/1/2007

7.22 Workplace Etiquette

Grubstake strives to maintain a positive work environment where employees treat each other with respect and courtesy. Sometimes issues arise when employees are unaware that their behavior in the workplace may be disruptive or annoying to others. Many of these day-to-day issues can be addressed by politely talking with a co-worker to bring the perceived problem to his or her attention. In most cases, common sense will dictate an appropriate resolution. Grubstake encourages all employees to keep an open mind and graciously accept constructive feedback or a request to change behavior that may be affecting another employee's ability to concentrate and be productive.

The following workplace etiquette guidelines are not necessarily intended to be hard and fast work rules with disciplinary consequences. They are simply suggestions for appropriate workplace behavior to help everyone be more conscientious and considerate of co-workers and the work environment. Please contact the Personnel Manager if you have comments, concerns, or suggestions regarding these workplace etiquette guidelines.

* Respect others' work areas and tools.
* 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.
* Try to minimize unscheduled interruptions of other employees while they are working.
* Be conscious of how your voice travels, and try to lower the volume of your voice when talking on the phone or to others in open areas.
* Keep socializing to a minimum, and try to conduct conversations in areas where the noise will not be distracting to others.
* Try not to block walkways while carrying on conversations.
* Refrain from using inappropriate language (swearing) that others may overhear.
* Avoid discussions of your personal life/issues in public conversations that can be easily overheard.
* Monitor the volume when listening to music, voice mail, or a speakerphone that others can hear.

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