Work demanding I leave my in locker

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gadget88 said:

So area manager says no iPods either despite it not being company policy?

Does company policy say Boomboxes or gramophones are not allowed either? If it doesn't mention them, maybe you could carry one of those around with you?

LinLui

gadget88 said:

So area manager says no iPods either despite it not being company policy?

Perhaps the area manager thinks that his employees should be working whilst at work, not fiddling with their phones or listening to podcasts. How unreasonable of them. Next thing you know, they'll be expecting you to actually turn up for shifts.

gadget88

Marcon said:

penners324 said:

Phoenix72 said:

Bonkers not having your own insurance on a £1000 device anyway.

Should be covered under home contents insurance 

Huge fuss by OP over something trivial. Don't leave a £1,000 phone in a locker - get a cheap one (well under £100 for a perfectly good smartphone) and use that on working days. Only takes a moment to switch your SIM.

Great idea that’s the solution I am going with. I seen one at Argos £30 quid still goes on facebook? Only thing is may be on my back as I reported it to HR?

savergrant

gadget88 said:

Marcon said:

penners324 said:

Phoenix72 said:

Bonkers not having your own insurance on a £1000 device anyway.

Should be covered under home contents insurance 

Huge fuss by OP over something trivial. Don't leave a £1,000 phone in a locker - get a cheap one (well under £100 for a perfectly good smartphone) and use that on working days. Only takes a moment to switch your SIM.

Great idea that’s the solution I am going with. I seen one at Argos £30 quid still goes on facebook? Only thing is may be on my back as I reported it to HR?

I think the idea is this is a phone you can keep in your locker while at work without stressing too much about theft. I don't think anyone is suggesting you wear it on your back, or any other part of your body.

Mr.Generous

LinLui said:

gadget88 said:

So area manager says no iPods either despite it not being company policy?

Perhaps the area manager thinks that his employees should be working whilst at work, not fiddling with their phones or listening to podcasts. How unreasonable of them. Next thing you know, they'll be expecting you to actually turn up for shifts.

A bit like the signs on shops "No Dogs except guide dogs"

It Doesn't say NO ELEPHANTS, so if I bring one in and the area manager tries to prohibit it do I have a valid grievance?

gadget88

savergrant said:

gadget88 said:

Marcon said:

penners324 said:

Phoenix72 said:

Bonkers not having your own insurance on a £1000 device anyway.

Should be covered under home contents insurance 

Huge fuss by OP over something trivial. Don't leave a £1,000 phone in a locker - get a cheap one (well under £100 for a perfectly good smartphone) and use that on working days. Only takes a moment to switch your SIM.

Great idea that’s the solution I am going with. I seen one at Argos £30 quid still goes on facebook? Only thing is may be on my back as I reported it to HR?

I think the idea is this is a phone you can keep in your locker while at work without stressing too much about theft. I don't think anyone is suggesting you wear it on your back, or any other part of your body.

So a £30 pound phone in a locker solves all the issues then as if can’t an expensive phone stolen?

gadget88

And my only worry is reporting to head office could cause more issues? Perhaps they give me a hard time 

Wonka_2

gadget88 said:

And my only worry is reporting to head office could cause more issues? Perhaps they give me a hard time 

But why would you be reporting to Head Office ? Because you’re told to leave your phone in a locker ? Or because you’re going to challenge re the iPod exclusion ? Or some other spurious reason ? 

gadget88

Wonka_2 said:

gadget88 said:

And my only worry is reporting to head office could cause more issues? Perhaps they give me a hard time 

But why would you be reporting to Head Office ? Because you’re told to leave your phone in a locker ? Or because you’re going to challenge re the iPod exclusion ? Or some other spurious reason ? 

I reported I that they asked staff to tackle a shop lifted and my rota changed (changed back after I called HR so maybe that’s ok for now) and I mentioned an iPod but I would phoned work to say I will take this £30 pounds phone for the locker. Not sure if that would stop them getting on my back. There is a union £10 pounds per month or sure how effective they are. 

GingerTim

gadget88 said:

Wonka_2 said:

gadget88 said:

And my only worry is reporting to head office could cause more issues? Perhaps they give me a hard time 

But why would you be reporting to Head Office ? Because you’re told to leave your phone in a locker ? Or because you’re going to challenge re the iPod exclusion ? Or some other spurious reason ? 

I reported I that they asked staff to tackle a shop lifted and my rota changed (changed back after I called HR so maybe that’s ok for now) and I mentioned an iPod but I would phoned work to say I will take this £30 pounds phone for the locker. Not sure if that would stop them getting on my back. There is a union £10 pounds per month or sure how effective they are. 

Most unions (rightly) won't help with an issue that's already arisen before you become a member.