12 Pointless and Very Real Office Rules

Does your workplace have any outrageous or pointless office rules? It's safe to say that all twelve of these do! Find out more in this blog post.

We don't really have any outrageous office rules at Coburg Banks. Just the usuals like dress smart casual and dress down on a Friday.

But I hear my friends and colleagues complaining about things their employers have put into practice that just don't seem fair, or even rational in the first place.

So, I set out to find some of the most pointless office rules to exist. Here's what I came back with...

12 Pointless and Very Real Office Rules from Coburg Banks Recruitment

Summary

Have you got any of these silly rules in place at your workplace? It's probably time for a rethink...

I can't imagine how frustrating it would be to be in the situation of these people! Although, they're pretty funny stories to look back on. If you'd like to read similar blogs, check out these posts:

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