Allwork
MARCH 6, 2024
Proactive measures like nurturing a strong company culture and having clear policies and reporting systems are key in preventing and addressing workplace harassment, bullying, and violence. Toxic Workplaces: Breeding Grounds for Workplace Bullying Toxic workplaces are mostly characterized by infighting, intimidation, and gossip.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 31, 2012
Secondly, how do we have effective working relationships with our team when they know that we are privy to information that may concern them and lastly how do we maintain this trust when other members of staff are spreading office gossip? Office Gossip. Honesty is the best and quickest policy! How do I do this?
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BMT Office Administration
OCTOBER 10, 2022
A little bit of procrastination at the office is surprisingly common, with 88% of workers reporting that they put off important work tasks for at least one hour each day. Over half of the participants reported using their smartphones the most to avoid work, while 44% cited browsing the internet as their biggest distraction.
Ian's Messy Desk
JUNE 21, 2010
Discourage gossip. Remember, the person who carried the message may not be the most accurate reporter in the world. 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. Be careful of another’s feelings.
On The Job
JULY 22, 2010
Further, a recent Right Management survey found that 51 percent of those working for employers with more than 10,000 employees said that social networking “seldom” interferes with productivity, while 41 percent of those at smaller companies report it “seldom” interferes. I definitely think the benefits outweigh the risks,” McFarlane says.
On The Job
MARCH 24, 2008
Now that you’re in a supervisory role, gossiping for any reason is a no-no. Or, if you expect employees to be organized, don’t show up late for meetings, shuffling papers and unprepared to give your report. • Understand company policies and procedures, and where to refer employees if you cannot answer a question. Know the rules.
On The Job
JANUARY 26, 2012
What would I have done without that glowing report? While you may believe that a former employer will follow its policy and provide only dates of service to someone checking your references, don't count on it. I still have copies of that recommendation. My final advice is to never assume anything.
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