CNNMoney, New York, NY.
Company phones are supposed to be a convenience for the employee and the employer.
They’re electronic leashes that bind people to their jobs no matter how hard or far they try to run — but they’re free smartphones that can save people thousands of dollars a year in wireless bills.
So, you would think that people wouldn’t care that much about the type of company phone they are issued. You would be wrong.
In my experience as an office administrator, I’ve found that people care a little too much. They worry about the color and the generation. Will they get the one with all the latest features? Can they upgrade early because the new model is cooler and fancier? Since the company is paying, cost is no object.