On The Job

AUGUST 22, 2008

I know you look at those gossip rags near the checkout supermarket lines. As much as all of us proclaim we don’t listen, see, spread, smell or otherwise consume gossip, we really do. As much as all of us proclaim we don’t listen, see, spread, smell or otherwise consume gossip, we really do. Go ahead and fess up.

Gossip 100

Gossip Policies UPS 100

BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Technology-related procrastination is relatively easy to stop by implementing a no-phone policy during the workday. Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. In the CareerBuilder poll, 37% of respondents reported frequent gossip, while 27% admitted to making the rounds to chat with fellow employees about topics unrelated to work.

Management 125

Management Self Esteem Social Media AT&T 125

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 17, 2017

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. Who is behind all of the new policies? Ask questions about the process so that you can get more of a feel for the objectives of the changes. What benefit is this providing?

Gossip 100

Gossip AT&T Management Policies 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 21, 2010

Make promises sparingly, and keep them faithfully, no matter what it costs. Discourage gossip. Keep skid chains on your tongue; always say less than you think. Cultivate a low, persuasive voice. How you say it counts more than what you say. Never let an opportunity pass to say a kind and encouraging word to or about somebody.

Gossip 100

Gossip Ergonomics Health Gifts 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2008

You can purge the files as needed, depending on your companys situation and/or policy. Call logs can easily be viewed using a spread sheet for cost analysis purposes. Also, remember to archive these files, just in case you need to go back and check who called when for what reason.

Phones 100

Phones 2008 Cubicle 2007 100

On The Job

JULY 13, 2009

She has written a new book with Christine Porath called “The Cost of Bad Behavior: How Incivility is Damaging Your Business and What to Do About It,” (Portfolio, $25.95). Specifically, Pearson and Porath suggest a no excuse, “zero tolerance” policy for incivility, with rude instigators weeded out and tossed out.

2009 100

2009 Interviewing Stress Gossip 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

I’m sure you’ve realized while it’s common to have a lot of office politics, it is not fun to work in a gossip-filled environment. I know you know this lesson already, so for new/young folks: a good rule of thumb is to not gossip to begin with and just be a nice person to everyone because it’s the right thing to do.

Etiquette 40

Etiquette Temping Gossip Job Hunting 40