‘Has to stop’: CEO calls out ‘disrespectful’ act

News.com.au - 09/04
The head of America’s largest bank has called out a rude habit on the rise in workplaces - and it bothers him so much he wants it banned.

The head of America’s largest bank has called out a rude habit on the rise in workplaces - and it bothers him so much he wants it banned.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has had enough with staff blatantly checking their phones and emails during meetings, labelling the act “disrespectful” and saying it needs to stop immediately.

The 69-year-old shared his gripe in his annual letter to shareholders, claiming he always gives “100 per cent of my attention” to meetings.

“I see people in meetings all the time who are getting notifications and personal texts or who are reading emails. This has to stop,” he wrote.

“It’s disrespectful. It wastes time.”

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has called out people who check their phones and emails during meetings...
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