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The Surprising Truth About Office Gossip And Belonging

Allwork

Gossip is defined as just sharing information, but it can also be a toxic form of empathy. When clarity and information are withheld or lack of transparency is common within an organization, people may spend their time sharing inaccurate or embellished information that can be harmful.

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5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other at Work

Success

Tips for women supporting women at work So, what’s an ambitious young woman who wants to support her peers to do? Second, if we are moving toward a more progressive world, the women at and below your level in the workplace will be the future of your organization someday. Which employee organizes birthday cards and cakes?

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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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Fighting Co-Worker Dragons (2 of 3 part series)

Office Dynamics

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. As I think back to my days as an employee working in various organizations, I would agree with the above responses. Avoid gossiping.

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Organize With Social Bookmarking!

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Organize With Social Bookmarking! By The Professional Assistant on Monday, November 03, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Organize , Productivity D o you find articles on this site intriguing? You can also use these services to organize yourself by adding "tags" or keywords to the articles that youve saved.

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7 Tips for Memorable Business Entertaining

On The Job

Get organized. The last thing you want is for a co-worker to be embarrassed -- or gossiped about -- because he or she got drunk. If you entertain business associates, what are some of your tips? It won't take long -- but save you a lot of embarrassment and perhaps save your career, as well. Co-workers have looooong memories.

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11 Tips To Improve Your Performance

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise 11 Tips To Improve Your Performance By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 08, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity A re you asking yourself, “How can I improve my workplace?&# Avoid people that gossip, you will only get yourself deeper into negativity. Expand your mind.

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