On The Job
DECEMBER 19, 2018
In the workplace we often form friendships -- some of them very close -- and as a result we share details of our lives. But those are details you may not want to share with the woman down the hall because a) she's a terrible gossip and b) you don't know her well enough to share that information. Still, the woman down the hall is nosy.
Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 12, 2012
There are all kinds of cliques and gossip. Occasionally, you even run into a workplace bully—someone who constantly criticizes, aggressively points out mistakes, and refuses to be part of your team. Take this quiz to see if you’re being a bully in the workplace. You seem to have a nice balance in the workplace.
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On The Job
JULY 19, 2013
Even if you think it’s harmless gossip such as, “Did you see what Kim Kardashian wore the other day? you don’t want to give even a hint that you might be a gossip. While office politics and gossiping are part of any workplace, in the early days you’ve got to be careful not to give anyone any ammunition to use against you.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 12, 2012
Do you ever find yourself stumbling around your workplace wondering, “Where is the love?”. The gossip and backstabbing and flat-out sabotage was almost comical. In honor of Valentine’s Day, I want you to be the love instigator in your workplace. Share this on Facebook. People literally hated one another. Tweet This!
On The Job
JULY 22, 2010
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? Facebook announced this week is has 500 million users. But the truth is, employees do use Facebook at work.
Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 11, 2012
Maintaining a positive attitude in the workplace is a challenge but it’s not impossible. 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. Share this on Facebook. As they say, “Fake it to make it. Tweet This!
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 22, 2012
Communicating professionally is an essential part of workplace etiquette. b) I tell him it wasn’t my fault and then later, gossip with my co-workers about how much I hate him. Communication is most effective in the workplace when it’s done with respect and consideration for others. Share this on Facebook. Tweet This!
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