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5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other at Work

Success

And while some of that advice differs based on the career level of the individual— how to negotiate as a woman, how to dress, etc.—if After all, aren’t these the people who can provide you with the most tools and resources? Women supporting women don’t fall into the gossip trap. Humans love gossip.

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5 Tips for Dealing with Annoying People at Work

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A 2015 Harvard study shared that 80% of employees report lost work time worrying about a co-worker’s behavior and how to deal with the person. Whether they chew gum ridiculously loudly in meetings or undermine you in front of your superiors, annoying people can take a serious toll on your workplace happiness.

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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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Why Certification and a Designation are Important for Executive and Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

We commiserate with those who have repeated annual resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking or stop gossiping; the truth is that very few people can actually dream, envision, research, analyze, decide, execute, complete, and succeed what they set out to do. In this competitive job market, you need every tool and resource in your toolkit.

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Why Do Administrative Teams Have So Much Drama?

Office Dynamics

I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. Solution: Learn how to communicate your perspective in a way that is professional and respectful. Remember that you’re all in this together. In order for you to “win,” you don’t have to make others “lose.”

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How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that some of your co-workers can be extremely annoying, rude or just plain inconsiderate? Anyhow, I could go on but Im sure you get the point.

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5 Signs Employees are Thinking About Leaving -- and What to Do About It

On The Job

Here’s how to recognize the signs that employees are becoming disengaged and what to do about it. Does the employee have the right tools and resources to do the job? They Gossip This is someone who isn’t looking for the good in anything or anyone. The solution: Sit down with such employees and make sure the basics are being met.

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