Success
JANUARY 25, 2023
Don’t tell anyone, but… I really shouldn’t say anything, but did you know… This stays between us… Miss Manners might clutch her pearls at the idea of this decorum-shattering habit, but gossip isn’t always in poor form. At some point doing our workday, we’ll casually share information with one another—in other words, gossip.
On The Job
JUNE 21, 2021
Walk into any mall store -- or check out any online retailer -- and you're likely to find a "Be Kind" t-shirt. I don't advise anyone to be so kind that they become a human doormat and don't stand up for themselves at work. If so, speak up. Or tote bag. Or coffee mug. But what does it mean to be kind in the workplace?
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BMT Office Administration
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Technology can’t take all the blame for procrastination at work, as there are plenty of ways to waste time offline. Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. 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.
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 decision shouldn’t be solely based on financial considerations but should also take into account the organization’s culture.
Professional Assistant Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2008
Home About Me Advertise Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up? You reminisce about that Seinfeld episode where Elaine gets stuck on the subway and starts talking to herself about how the train isn’t moving and starts to get claustrophobic. This, of course, can be a nightmare, since you could be walking up many flights.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
She was a board level assistant and unfortunately the Executive team didn’t take to kindly to being called ‘mate’ and or ‘darling’ She was good at her job but her communication style with the Executive team didn’t match up to their expectations of a board level assistant and she was let go.
On The Job
DECEMBER 15, 2014
But what many don''t realize is that your first few days on the job can set the tone for your time in that position, Complain about something on Day 1, and you may forever be labeled a whiner. Gossip about your old job in the first week and you may be seen as immature. Never badmouth a former employer. Listen, listen, listen.
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