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Why People Gossip At The Office

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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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Has digital transformation led to an upsurge in workplace disinformation?

Workplace Insight

It might be worth considering these policies as avenues for enhancing internal processes too. Companies should revise or create policies that encompass both external and internal channels, collaborating closely with HR to integrate them into employee training initiatives.

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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

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We share war stories over happy hours, at backyard barbecues and sometimes via an international phone call if need be. We would go to long lunches, she wouldn’t question if I left early, and would share office-gossip that I knew was unprofessional. By now most of us have encountered that boss. Shifting the Blame.

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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

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An email preview pops up in the corner of your screen. Celebrity gossip. They’re internal before they’re external. The dentist’s office wants you to reply “YES” to confirm your appointment. Flash sale—take advantage now! News of a tragedy that just took place on the other side of the world.

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Trying to Phone/Fax Internationally?

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Is there a fee of any sort that goes with the international fax? Home About Me Advertise Trying to Phone/Fax Internationally? By The Professional Assistant on Monday, January 07, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you have trouble figuring out how to call a client or even a colleague in another country? It definitely works!

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Staying in the loop

Practically Perfect PA

How do you work out what is important information and what is really just office gossip? Maintaining your internal network will really help you understand the business and what happens on a daily basis. Read all of the newsletters, bulletins and company emails that pass by your desk.

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

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That internal dialogue that each person generates while trying to sort out what they’re observing and how they feel about it, multiplied across the organization, is what creates the underlying dynamics of a company culture. This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture.

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