Success

MARCH 16, 2023

Particularly in the workplace, where outbursts, arguments or even vulnerability can not only undermine an individual’s credibility, but also serve as grist for today’s gossip mill and live on in company lore for years. Whereas emotional intelligence, first coined by researchers John D. Mayer, Ph.D. and Peter Salovey, Ph.D.,

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 26, 2008

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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Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

They largely revolve around my first job out of college, a “sink or swim” situation where my boss’s management style was poor at best and unprofessional at worst, that even years later still stirs the occasional moment of self-doubt. I worked very well with one of my first managers, but I was definitely one of her favorites.

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Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2023

By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management. By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management.

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Worxbee

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Hiring and managing employees, payroll, and quality control, to name a few. Executives and managers will begin to see long-term success when they highlight and celebrate their team's success, too. Squashing gossip enhances collaboration Gossip, more than most vices, can hinder collaboration.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Those in senior management positions might share jokes or political views, unaware that their status in the team could highly influence junior members, who could side with certain viewpoints subconsciously. When every team member fully understands this idea of information analysis, it will help mitigate fake news spreading around.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2012

I was recently asked what I thought was the most important aspect of being an executive assistant, having scoured my brain for a smart answer I simply said ‘maintaining a good relationship with your manager’. As with any relationship, the one you have with your manager should be built on respect and trust. They are human too.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 20, 2021

There are six types of toxic employees , including the slacker, gossip, lone wolf, emotional mess, and close-minded know-it-all.… Credit: SHVETS production Via Pexels. Whether your co-worker is being toxic on purpose or unknowingly, it can alter how you feel at work.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 6, 2017

Hopefully, you read part 1, Fighting Manager Dragons , where I introduced and explained the topic of office dragons. In case you did not open that issue, you may want to check it out as I discussed employees’ perceptions of manager dragons and tips to success. Here are the common responses I hear: Gossip. Avoid gossiping.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

While we may hope that this will all disappear once the election is over, managers shouldn't believe that workers will once again become jolly little employees, content with the cubicle world around them. Still, there are ways that managers can prevent employees from disengaging and moving into destructive behavior.

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Success

MARCH 22, 2022

My parents managed to make it fun. They’re reading celebrity gossip magazines. She brought them into the living room, set up the tent and threw everything inside, including us kids. The electricity went out at some point, so there we were, cooking dinner on Bunsen burners and just waiting for the paycheck. So value this day.

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On The Job

AUGUST 3, 2020

Years ago, I heard this advice from a manager and I never forgot it: Put 10 dimes in your left pocket every morning. Don't be late to meetings (and apologize if you are) and don't monopolize someone's time with your complaints or gossip. Every time you give someone a compliment at work, shift a coin to your right pocket. Be adaptable.

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Success

MAY 16, 2022

When a noted literary man was asked how he managed to accomplish so much with so little friction or apparent effort, he replied, “By organizing my time. Still, most of us manage to find time for the things we love. To every hour its appointed task or duty, with no overlapping or infringements.”.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

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. and asked what he needed to do to get on track for that management role. Many young workers come to a conclusion that's often hard to swallow: Working hard doesn't mean you get ahead.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2017

I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. Remember that you’re all in this together. In order for you to “win,” you don’t have to make others “lose.” Everyone needs to understand that, by working together, you’re all better off.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2016

People in management positions usually have good reasons for taking certain actions and for making the decisions they make. Co-workers can be dragons when they: gossip. Avoid gossiping. There really are some dragon leaders, but most of the time, leaders are not dragons. They just appear to be that way to employees.

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On The Job

JULY 28, 2015

Managers know that disengaged workers are a problem, but they may not realize the truly big impact such workers have on the bottom line — and how much better engaged workers perform. They Gossip This is someone who isn’t looking for the good in anything or anyone. Does the employee have the right tools and resources to do the job?

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 24, 2017

If you do not have your own printer, then again, I suggest you speak to your manager about this. Like your computer screen lock the documents away even if you move from your desk for a few moments. You should have a confidential printer that only you have access to.

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On The Job

MARCH 24, 2008

Unfortunately, many companies throw new supervisors into the management waters without a boat or even a life preserver. It’s little wonder that many new managers sink in such conditions. Among the suggestions from experienced managers: • Listen to employees. Ask for help. Set the tone. Do not make promises you can’t keep.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2019

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. People start and stop things constantly. So why should you choose to certify?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 17, 2017

1. Support Management. Speak only positive thoughts and feelings when around other employees and management, so you don’t get pulled into a very negative rumor and gossip mill. Looking at the changes from management’s viewpoint may make all the difference in your attitude and your actions.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Whether you’re teacher or an HR Manager, you will encounter high-tension moments in the workplace that require deescalation skills. Often people within the work environment will gossip or joke about the vaguely sexual misbehavior of their coworker, rather than report it. Sexual harassment is a common workplace issue.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Your manager may well be part of the Executive team. Don’t gossip, even if the gossip is really good! Featured Office Politics admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant' This is a crucial part of the assistant role but it is worth reiterating here.

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On The Job

JULY 7, 2015

Do you have personal accountability, such as always telling the truth and avoiding gossip? Do you manage your time and complete assignments on time? What steps do you take to help clients or customers reach satisfactory outcomes? Do you make decisions based on an employer's mission statement? Tech skills.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 18, 2012

A cattle prod – a multifunctional tool that will aid assistants move their managers and colleagues around the office and ensure the staff get to their meetings room on time and in good order! You can not only cancel out other people’s noise you can also avoid overhearing gossip that is best not to know about!

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

MARCH 21, 2024

Olympia loved that at the beginning of the movie, the women could be seen as the beloved and well worn Southern female stereotypes – preoccupied with gossip, clothes, hair, flowers, and food. The script was about the friendship of women. These women are steel magnolias – beautiful and soft on the outside and tough on the inside.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

There is a big push in the workplace today to provide feedback, whether it's manager to employee or employee to employee. That goal isn't going to be met by sitting around gossiping about the guy across the hall or how much I hate my hair. By providing feedback. It turns out that this colleague turned out to be a real asset.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 26, 2013

They tend to have a widespread knowledge of the office gossip, can be found sharing this knowledge in the office toilets or during after work drinks. Ask them to send you an email with details on what ever they need and don’t stay still for too long in case they manage to corner you. Be busy to the point of rudeness.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 13, 2007

Most of us have been guilty of it a time or two: Trying to get a peek at the confidential files on the boss’s desk, or perhaps gossiping with a trusted co-worker about another employee’s performance problems. Workers have been fired for everything from discussing salaries to gossiping about romantic relationships. del.icio.us.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 5, 2014

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. Travel admin administrators assistants business travel EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant' R Steak+Spirits.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2014

It is easy to say don’t panic but assistants are so tied up with their manager that if they get the sack it can be easy to assume that you will to. Don’t spill all of the gossip. Featured Working Relationships admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant'

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 28, 2012

I feel safe to assume that most of my readers will have access to their manager’s emails and calendars, I also am assuming that like myself you check the emails everyday and have pretty much free rein to read the messages and reply on behalf of your manager as and when you can. You can follow me on twitter @PracticalPA.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 20, 2015

When we left off with Mad Men, Joan, played by Christina Hendricks had manoeuvred herself all the way from Office Manager to the brink of a fortune. Sorry to say it but if you want to transform from PA to Leader, gossip is a big no. All the managers I’ve known recently have relied very heavily on their Pas. Zip your lip.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 28, 2016

How do you work out what is important information and what is really just office gossip? A skill that is super important for assistants to master. How do you stay in the loop when there is so much going on? Here are some handy tips: Networking is key to staying in the loop.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. That could be a manager knowledgeable on data-driven process and improvement, a strong-minded coach or a mentor who will push back when their minds wander. How does that sound?”. How can you help a Fighter?

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On The Job

JANUARY 25, 2011

Management will probably also take into account the company culture before taking action. A lawyer can help you figure out if you've got to fess up to the boss under company rules, or perhaps be able to fly below the radar and keep management from finding out.

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

From overhearing whispers in the break room with those who want to make anyone’s business their own, to witnessing gossip sessions at others’ desks, and the awkward quietness that falls when you approach the ‘cool group’ having coffee in the company cafeteria. But there is more to it than that.

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