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Gossip Girl!

Practically Perfect PA

I’ve written a few blogs recently on how to work with confidential documents particularity when your desk is in an open plan office. Today I will look at the following issues we face – how do we keep the confidential information we have either overheard, read or been entrusted with a secret from our colleagues? Office Gossip.

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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

Success

An email preview pops up in the corner of your screen. Celebrity gossip. How to put distractions in their place. How can we respond when distractions have become our masters rather than our servants? The dentist’s office wants you to reply “YES” to confirm your appointment. Flash sale—take advantage now!

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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

BMT Office Administration

That’s why I put together this guide breaking down what procrastination is, why it happens, its causes, and how to break the habit ultimately. Read on to learn more about the causes of procrastination and how you can stop it in its tracks. Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. Offline Procrastination.

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Why People Gossip At The Office

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Why People Gossip At The Office By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity D o you gossip at the office? Do you get sucked into the gossip of others? Gossip has never been a positive matter. Send me your comments!

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How to Help Your Boss See You as a Rising Star

On The Job

Just because you show up on time, meet all your deadlines and don't gossip, well, that's not enough to get a bigger paycheck or title. Go through your emails or texts -- is there a familiar compliment such as "Your work is always so thorough" or a complaint such as "your writing is unclear"?

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How to Deal With Annoying People at Work

On The Job

Or, you gossip about the person via email with your colleagues at work. At worst, it makes you immature and a gossip. So, let's look at some common problems and how to deal with them: Body odor or bad breath. Well I'm tired of your constant emails! These are people who do things you don't like. I'm going crazy!!"

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How to Repair Bad Relationships at Work

On The Job

then I don't have time to do the necessary fact-checking because people are leaving work and don't want to respond to my emails or phone calls. It's especially important that you not gossip about the situation -- the colleague will more than likely find out and any progress will be lost. "When I don't get the report until 5 p.m.

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