I work in a small communications department (4 people, 1 of whom just resigned) and am wondering how best to approach my boss with the topic. Since we are at 75% working capacity at the moment it would be helpful if I had a mobile work phone to better stay in communication with the team and organization as a whole. Also important to mention I am the most junior level person in the department (also only member without work phone.) ~TIA
A mobile phone is a tool, just like any other tool you use to do you job. So you need to figure out how a cell phone, as as a tool, would not only be helpful, but would increase your productivity. Once you can make that case, the conversation isn't about convincing - it's about knowing.
It helps to really examine first your motive upon asking your boss a mobile phone. Does your need actually stem from your professional need of a mobile phone where you can actually say that your job is flooding you with so many contacts than you could handle. If so, all it takes is for you to deliver a clear picture of your need and a little courage to approach your boss in a way that would not make them think that your request is personal. Make them know that you yourself are able to produce your own mobile phone and the basis of your request only deals with your 75% working capacity which you perceive to be something that you can still improve. Hope this helps!
