Allwork

MARCH 6, 2024

Toxic Workplaces: Breeding Grounds for Workplace Bullying Toxic workplaces are mostly characterized by infighting, intimidation, and gossip. They rarely provide a safe space for employees to voice their concerns and address problems proactively; rather, they foster an environment of negativity, competition, and hostility.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Using the tools mentioned above will help to foster a positive work environment rooted in trust, respect, and collaboration and build a solid barrier against misinformation. However, asking your employees to slow down, and be considerate before messaging others is paramount.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Gossip about your peers (or anyone else). Gossip about your peers (or anyone else). Be sure to watch the video for some great, funny, and “oh my gosh” kind of answers. Special guest appearance by Melia! </ifram </ifram ?. Here is Joan’s Naughty and Nice List for Assistants: Naughty. Take on too much work.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2017

When faced with any group of people with whom you have to work collaboratively, and when placed in an environment with those people for 40 hours a week or more, it’s not surprising that drama unfolds. I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

It is important to know how to effectively handle controversy so that the work environment can remain pleasant and productive. Often people within the work environment will gossip or joke about the vaguely sexual misbehavior of their coworker, rather than report it. Unsafe Working Environment.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Procrastination can manifest itself in several different ways in a work environment, and it’s important to familiarize yourself with each type, which includes: Online procrastination. Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. When the work environment is too noisy or distracting. Offline procrastination. Presenteeism.

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On The Job

JANUARY 13, 2016

Or, you gossip about the person via email with your colleagues at work. At worst, it makes you immature and a gossip. Open office plans are being touted as a great way to improve collaboration, but ask anyone who has to labor in such an environment and they will say the constant noise drives them batty. Can you believe John?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Co-workers can appear to be dragons when they: gossip. Leaders can appear to be dragons when they: do not communicate on the employee’s level. give poor direction. show favoritism. do not follow through on what they say. do not resolve conflicts. convey a bad mood at the office. do not perform their part of a job. are not a team player.

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

I’ve been in professional environments where the tension was so thick you could practically taste it. The gossip and backstabbing and flat-out sabotage was almost comical. Do you ever find yourself stumbling around your workplace wondering, “Where is the love?”. People literally hated one another. Like something out of a movie.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Often no one actually thinks what the value is of running the meeting and you can’t count hangovers and gossip generated from the evenings drinks! Gave the attendees a very creative environment in which to work. This is quite typical and I have often thought: exactly why are we doing this again? Gallus Events did a few things.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 5, 2014

Flexible Work Environment. In fact, there were loads of dining options at the Hilton Anatole including the Gossip Bar which was voted the best nightlife cocktails by Dallas AOL City Guide. The suite included the following amenities: 250 Thread Count Sheets. Air Conditioning. Alarm Radio. Arm Chair with Ottoman. Black-Out Curtains.

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Energage

AUGUST 22, 2016

They gossip around the watercooler. Ensure survey statements have been rigorously tested, statistically analyzed for correlations, and continually updated for relevance to the current work environment. Five Employee Survey Tips to Help You Spot the Warning Signs. “I I had no idea we have so many disengaged employees.”.

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Gossip Customer Service Health AT&T 66

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 06, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity H ave you had or are in a situation where your colleague is making your life miserable? Now its time to begin the process of gossiping about co-workers, belittling co-workers, making snide comments about other staff.

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Gossip Cubicle 2008 2007 100

Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

In a professional environment, it’s especially important to keep a positive attitude. Your constant workplace gossip is going to get you in trouble quickly if you don’t cut it out. Remember that gossip is incredibly harmful and unproductive. Your attitude truly shapes your world. Negativity will brand you quickly.

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Gossip PDF Skills Confidence 100

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 31, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity A re your co-workers annoying you at work by talking to loudly? I also work in an environment where it gets a little too loud at times. Its an open-concept office and at times, I would like my colleagues to simmer down a bit.

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Cubicle Google Docs 2008 2007 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Let''s not forget in this competitive environment, sometimes the best thing you can do is be a good listener for a struggling co-worker, or even offer to take a stressed manager out for coffee. 9) Committing the ''terrorism of gossip. "It''s 4) Planning too much. 10) Glorifying one''s bosses. "It''s

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 20, 2015

Sorry to say it but if you want to transform from PA to Leader, gossip is a big no. This means taking note of your environment at all times but you can do it as you are smart. I’m not suggesting you become a doormat but be willing to put in an extra hour or two when needed, for example in a crisis. Zip your lip.

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Confidence Gossip Agenda 2015 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 23, 2014

Secretaries listen to office gossip and complaints, administrative professionals act as corporate arbitrators and manage conflict between administrators and staff. Secretaries get little respect in the corporate environment, administrative professionals get just a bit more.

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Administrative Professionals Gossip Equipment Gifts 40

Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. It is important that you do what is possible to create a fun and friendly environment to keep up moral and motivate strong performance. These are excellent tips to create a great working environment. Keep an open mind : Don’t argue with people. Learn to discuss.

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Gossip Ergonomics Health 2010 100

On The Job

JANUARY 6, 2012

You're a woman in a mostly male environment. Try to limit interactions with gossips while spending more time talking to those who are well respected. That may help you connect with them better. Making an effort to understand differences will help give others a better perception of you. You can be judged by the company you keep.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

So there’s a lot of, you know, office gossip and stuff like that. So you really have to have a really strong head on your shoulders and just understand that you’re there to do a job and you know, don’t fall into the gossip or the watercooler talk or anything like that. You’re You’re there to do a job.

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AT&T Mentoring Gossip Confidence 81

Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The problem then snowballs and there’s a bunch of unsaid animosity that comes out in snippy emails and rude comments and eye rolling and gossip and anonymous notes. It creates a toxic environment that spreads like wildfire. Now, I’m not saying that every little nuisance needs to be addressed. Pick your battles.

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Gossip Email Google Facebook 100

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 18, 2008

I work in a back office environment, where 99% of our client interaction is via the phone, e-mail or outside of the office, so I can wear jeans and a t-shirt. However, for business casual and business dress environments, Im still a purist. That goes for men and women. No jeans, no shorts, no capris.

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2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

The default colours would be: Tentative: Blue with white diagonal stripes through it Busy: Blue Out of Office: Purple Keeping these tips in mind will create a more productive environment for you and your staff members. If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you.

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Microsoft Outlook Calendars 2008 Google Docs 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 27, 2010

In order to effectively deal with the backstabbers, stubborn, mean-spirited, micromanagers, gossips, and the host of others that make the list, we must evaluate our own perceptions of these people. When you change your attitude, you are able to focus on the issue and get the job done in a stress free environment. Get on the A list.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you would like more tips such as these, please read my articles on gossiping in the workplace.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Etiquette 2008 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

Basically, this allows you to connect to your work environment via your internet connection. If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

So the next time you drink a cup of java and realize that its not the greatest in taste (like the one I have at work - but have gotten used to it over time and loving it), ask your office manager if they are willing to dish out a little extra green to supplement a better working environment. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Remember that you are in a professional environment and have to upkeep this attitude. Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. If you are going to wear a costume, make sure to wear something tasteful, not too scary or revealing.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. They are there to help, since they are managing you. Dont feel that you are not doing your job. Dont think of yourself as a robot.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. You have to understand how a professional administrator operates and also have the technology and software to run your business in a successful manner.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

It’s considered a more family friendly environment. Small Firm: You have more of a “second home” type of feel. Your co-workers are more friendly , since you are more closely knit with each other. You get to have more one-on-one contact with your clients.

2008 100

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Do they make inappropriate comments in a professional environment? Home About Me Advertise 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you find yourself having to deal with a difficult person in your office? or “I wish I could quit!

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On The Job

JULY 13, 2009

I work in a cube-farm environment, so there’s no getting away from it.” I am trying to beat this behavior up front by preaching about good work environments and how to take care of each other. I’m all for collaboration, but these people never stop talking, and they talk about everything – loudly,” Rosen says. “I

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips My answer to this is: 1 comments for this post American Folder Company Great Article--As we at American Folder Company understand the challenges that many office environments face each day.

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Success

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Create an environment fostering your success. Also, consider your environment—is your home or office dreary or energizing? Overall, whether it’s gossip from co-workers, violence in the media, pessimism in your own thoughts or other influences, make conscious efforts to reduce your exposure to the negative. Get a leg up.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

It helps us make sense of our environment. We carry this type of defining language into our professional lives, using terms like the “office gossip” or the “brown-noser.”. As children, we learn about the world by making associations to remember words and shapes and names of things. I’m a people pleaser.

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