Stalking Prevention: Employee Group Threads & Tips

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Text messaging as an employee can be difficult at times especially when you are multitasking. However, not proofreading your text messages can be embarrassing as well as feeling unproductive at work. Be aware of sending text messages in employee group threads, employee group chats, or individually with your coworkers. Before replying to someone at work in a group chat, group thread, or in a text message; Make sure you read carefully what your coworker is asking you in the message. Always reply to an employee's text message diligently and without rushing.

Always follow group employees texting etiquette. Keep in mind of co-workers’ privacy and do not add personal details about work lunch conversations in the company group threads. Also, know every co-worker's telephone numbers so you know who is in the employee group thread or group chat. Understand everyone's schedule in the workplace and know when it is the appropriate time to send a group employee text message. As well as assigning someone to monitor the employee group threads or employee group chats.

Be careful when sending birthday messages and birthday images in the employee group chat or in the employee group threads. If you see nudity, inappropriate images, or images with sexual content; Do report it immediately to your supervisor. Remain calm when replying to employee group threads, employee group chats, or with individual text messages from a co-worker. Keep text messages short and tell everyone in the workplace that there is an employee group thread or employee group chat. Be cautious when using emojis, avatars, Animoji’s, and other animated graphics.

The most important aspect of text messaging in an employee group thread is to make sure the response is clear and not confusing to others who are reading the message. It is necessary to be aware of images that are sent in employee group text messages. If the images are inappropriate, do report it to HR and to the authorities, especially if they are harassing you. Keep all employee group thread messages in screenshots and on the device. As well as never being alone if an employee is stalking you.

Also, it is essential that all employees get training for sexual harassment and anti-stalking prevention training. Learn the warning signs of stalking in the workplace. Continuous text messages that do not stop are one warning sign. Yet constant text messages from unknown telephone calls and people hanging up when the telephone is answered is another warning sign. Hacking the cellphone and having other employees monitor someone in the workplace is another sign.

Nonetheless, if your office computer has been hacked, do notify Human Resources. If you notice any folders or databases have been changed in the office computer that you use; Do notify your supervisor and Human Resources. Additionally, if you use a USB and notice that the labels of folders of documents have changed or have a foreign label typed in; Do not open the folders or any other attachments on your office computer. Do report it. Also, wait for the computer technician to review your office computer settings and to check for malware.

Practice mindfulness when you receive text messages in employee group threads, employee group chats, or individual text messages from a coworker. If you are getting too many anonymous complaints or false accusations, do seek professional help. Always be informed and read the Workplace Stalking Policy. Ensure your safety by being accompanied by the company security guard and park your car in a well-lit area. Here are websites with more information about employee group threads, stalking prevention, and tips.

Stalking Help and Advice-Suzy Lamplugh Trust:

Stalking help and advice | Suzy Lamplugh Trust

46 Ways to Use Text Messages to Communicate with Employees:

46 ways to use text messages to communicate with employees

12 Tips to Have Better Conversations in the Workplace:

12 Tips to Have Better Conversations in the Workplace

14 Group Text Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow:

14 Group Text Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow

 

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