Tag: Telephone Etiquette

Talk About Telephone Training

By Heather Hunt Sep 12, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Sep 12, 2013

The material in today’s Advisor is adapted from BLR’s 10-Minute HR Trainer session, “Telephone Etiquette.” Don’t forget to train employees to follow proper etiquette when receiving phone calls. Here are several best practices for answering the telephone. Answer promptly if you are not relying on voicemail pickup. Greet the caller with a friendly tone, identifying […]

Can You Hear Me Now?

By Heather Hunt Sep 11, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Sep 11, 2013

Three main goals for your telephone training are that trainees will learn to: Understand the importance of proper telephone etiquette. Identify guidelines for speaking and listening on the phone. Follow proper etiquette when making and receiving calls. The telephone is an essential tool for conducting business—just think about how many times a day you use […]