While at work, employees are expected to refrain from excessive personal use of cellular phones, computers and PDAs. Personal calls, personal instant messaging, personal text messaging or personal tweeting during the workday $-$ regardless of whether the equipment used is company$-$provided or not $-$ interferes with employee productivity and is distracting to others. Employees are at work essentially to provide value to the company. They are expected to limit personal interactions during work time and make personal calls or send personal text messages, tweets or instant messages on non$-$work time. Employees are also expected to ensure that their friends and family members are aware of this company policy. The company is not liable for the loss or damage of personal cellular phones, PDAs or other personal electronic equipment brought into the workplace. write to rationale policy statement.