Can I ship personal packages to work?

TL;DR

• You can ship personal packages to your workplace if your employer allows it. It’s essential to check your company’s policy first and ensure it doesn’t disrupt workflow or create extra responsibilities.
• Receiving personal packages at work may be considered bad etiquette in some companies due to distractions, security risks, and additional storage costs for the employer.
• Sending packages from your workplace is possible with your employer’s permission, usually if it’s prepaid and labeled.
• Always address packages correctly with your name, the company name, and the office address to avoid confusion during delivery.

It is possible to ship personal packages to work. This, however, depends on the company you work for and if you have the necessary permissions from your employer.

Getting personal packages delivered to your workplace will allow you to save time and avoid waiting for the courier at home.

Personal mail and packages delivered to work – policy

The policy for personal mail and packages delivered to the workplace varies from company to company. Generally, employers allow employees to receive mail and packages at the workplace, but some may have restrictions.

For example, some companies may not allow personal items to be sent to the workplace, or there may be limits on the size and type of packages that can be sent. Employees should check with their employers to ensure they understand the policy for receiving personal mail and packages at work before organising delivery to the office.

Best practices for receiving personal packages at work

• Check your company’s policy – Before booking a parcel delivery to the office, check if your company allows receiving personal packages.
• Inform the office manager or front desk – Inform in advance the person responsible for receiving packages in the office or company facility.
• Address the package correctly – Make sure to provide the correct address, all shipment details, including company name and contact information.

Why receiving parcels at the office can be considered bad etiquette?

Getting personal packages delivered to work can be considered bad etiquette because it can create a disruption in the workplace.

The employer could decide to stop you from getting personal deliveries to work for different reasons:

• Could be a distraction to employees and interrupt workflow.
• Could create a security risk if deliveries are left unattended.
• Could create extra work/responsibility for other employees to receive and store packages.
• Could create a liability for the employer if a package is lost or stolen.
• Could create an unprofessional atmosphere for clients or customers visiting the workplace.
• Could create extra costs for the employer in terms of storage, etc.

Can I send personal packages from work?

Similarly to the etiquette for parcel delivery to your office, sending packages from the company address you work at is a matter of the employer‘s goodwill.

Some employers would allow their staff to have package collections from the office only if it is already prepaid and labelled.

Delivering packages to work with Eurosender!

At Eurosender we have experience in sending items to offices, workplaces and any other destination. If your company policy allows you to receive packages at work, with us you can organise a fast and convenient delivery.

All you need to do is choose the service, insert the office address and all the required information to book in just a few clicks. Our services are always door-to-door, meaning the courier will collect and deliver the parcel at the address you provide.

Addressing the package for delivering it to the workplace

There is a difference between the residential and shipping addresses, so, when you need the parcel delivered elsewhere from the address you live at, you need to write the new address where you want the package delivered at; in this case, the office address.

Make sure you also write your name and the company name under the consignee details, so the courier or the building receptionist knows who to contact when they receive the package.

You may also be interested in:

• What is a shipping address?
• Difference between residential, commercial and shipping addresses
• Shipping to residential addresses
• How to write addresses on a package?

Why companies accept packages and personal mail deliveries to the workplace?

Not all employers see delivering personal parcels to the office as bad etiquette. Some companies would allow it as a sign of goodwill and appreciation towards their employees. Many times, you would have to take a day off to receive the parcel, and by assigning the work address as a delivery address instead, both you and the employer find it beneficial.

Many companies do not have anything against parcel deliveries to the office as long as good etiquette is used by the employee.

Can employers open personal employees’ mail?

As the package or mail is delivered to the company’s address, regardless of the receiver’s name, the employer may have certain rights to open the package. Nonetheless, this is a matter that depends also on the laws in the country. Overall, opening employees’ personal mail may be considered a violation of the law.

Before you do decide to receive or send packages to and from your workspace, make sure you first confirm it with the company and if they have any rules and policies in place!

Still have questions?

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