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Has digital transformation led to an upsurge in workplace disinformation?

Workplace Insight

While it’s common to think of corporate communication policies as tools to manage external risks, their potential extends far beyond that. It might be worth considering these policies as avenues for enhancing internal processes too. However, asking your employees to slow down, and be considerate before messaging others is paramount.

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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

BMT Office Administration

Procrastination can manifest itself in several different ways in a work environment, and it’s important to familiarize yourself with each type, which includes: Online procrastination. Any co-worker checking social media notifications instead of reading employee emails qualifies as online procrastination. Offline procrastination.

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10 Tips for Being a Good Neighbour at Work

Ian's Messy Desk

Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. It is important that you do what is possible to create a fun and friendly environment to keep up moral and motivate strong performance. These are excellent tips to create a great working environment. Keep an open mind : Don’t argue with people. Learn to discuss.

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Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween

Professional Assistant Blog

Luckily, in my office, we dress in casual clothes all of the time and we do have a corporate policy of being able to dress up in a costume for this event. Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy.

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Thinking Differently about Difficult People

The Office Professionals Place

In order to effectively deal with the backstabbers, stubborn, mean-spirited, micromanagers, gossips, and the host of others that make the list, we must evaluate our own perceptions of these people. When you change your attitude, you are able to focus on the issue and get the job done in a stress free environment. Get on the A list.

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Cubicle Etiquette 101

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you would like more tips such as these, please read my articles on gossiping in the workplace.

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15 Tips for When You Need a Break From Work

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Don't gossip or share confidential things, but you get my point. This break from ringing phones, a constant stream of visitors, pinging emails, and all sorts of stimuli will allow you to breathe, sit, and "meditate" for 5 minutes. Be careful if your work has a no perfume policy in case folks have allergies. Nuff said.

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