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Companies establishing "no solicitation" policies

June 27, 2005

How do you feel when someone approaches you at work to sign up for Girl Scout cookies or to buy wrapping paper?

More people are getting tired of feeling pressure to buy things from the boss or co-worker, just because their kids are selling this stuff.

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But what happens if you don't offer money for Johnny's fundraiser?

Some people think they may be harmed at evaluation time.

The good news is that some employers are establishing rules prohibiting employees from selling candy, wrapping paper or anything else at work.

Clark likes that policy and hopes more companies jump on board.

He also wants parents to know that if their child attends a school that sells wrapping paper, the paper is overpriced and only a fraction of the proceeds goes to the school.

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