article thumbnail

Has digital transformation led to an upsurge in workplace disinformation?

Workplace Insight

According to research from the American Psychological Association , individuals on social media and online platforms often rely on intuition to discern the truth. Our tendency to browse social media and the internet means we can readily share what we find to our colleagues, whether its solicited and encouraged or not.

article thumbnail

Five Ways to Respond to Social Media Challenges and Criticism

Andrea Kalli

Over the course of just three years, once powerful newspapers were reduced to specks on their former image, and social media services took over as the most frequent and powerful platform for internet users to find out just what was going on. Social media attracts strong opinions, some politically charged and others personal.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

BMT Office Administration

From secretly checking social media to focusing on less critical work tasks to avoid starting a crucial project – there are many different types of procrastination. Any co-worker checking social media notifications instead of reading employee emails qualifies as online procrastination. Social media.

article thumbnail

EMEA East – Personal Branding Q&A

Practically Perfect PA

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life? I would encourage all assistants to actively use social media. Can blogging and being active in social media harm your career?

article thumbnail

EMEA East – Personal Branding Q&A

Practically Perfect PA

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life? I would encourage all assistants to actively use social media. Can blogging and being active in social media harm your career?

article thumbnail

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

Success

This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. In the age of social media, bosses should be especially careful of how boundaries can get blurred if, for example, they become friends with employees on Facebook, which happens all too often. No example is too small.

Mentoring 318
article thumbnail

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. Enter your email address in the ‘subscribe’ field on this page to get automatic updates from the Office Professionals Place Blog.

Stress 100