- Install andlsquo;white noise andrsquo;machines. Extremely effectiveand these speakers create just enough noise so that workers can't follow the thread of conversations -Install a conference room or pay phone areas where employees are encouraged to place sensitive calls -Keep your voice low on the telephone to protect your privacy --Use the boss's office or an empty conference room for private calls -If your neighbors are consistently noisy let them know you can hear them (in a politeand non-threatening way) -If you lose your temper with your ex-husbandamp; andamp; everyone overhears youand forget it. Your co-workers will understandamp;--just vow not to let the call get that far the next time. |