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How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment

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Toxic Workplaces: Breeding Grounds for Workplace Bullying Toxic workplaces are mostly characterized by infighting, intimidation, and gossip. Many organizations also have specific policies and handbooks about the topic.

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Ten Commandments of Getting Along with People

Ian's Messy Desk

Discourage gossip. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! It is a mark of a superior mind to be able to disagree without being disagreeable. Let your virtues, if you have any, speak for themselves. Refuse to talk of another’s vices.

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10 Tips for Being a Good Neighbour at Work

Ian's Messy Desk

Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. Comment by Frank on May 17, 2010 @ 9:59 am Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Being cheerful not only makes others feel good, it will make you feel good as well. Learn to discuss.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

There were no rules against fraternization in our employee handbook and because the SVPs I supported often took their subordinates out for carousing and merriment, I went against her wishes. And more importantly, it’s wise and mature that you are looking ahead and being smart about how to move past this hiccup.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

I suggest everyone get their employee handbook out, and read carefully the company policy. And networking and social chit chat is always great- just keep it to a min and don't become the office gossip queen! October 28, 2009 10:57 AM Anita said. If they don't understand it, they should seek help from human resources.

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