Success
MARCH 29, 2022
When you click out of your work because you get an itch to check the news, Facebook, a sport’s score, or what have you, this pulls you out of the flow. Gossipers derive pleasure from other people’s misfortunes. Research shows that people in a flow state are five times more productive than they otherwise would be.
On The Job
JULY 19, 2013
Even if you think it’s harmless gossip such as, “Did you see what Kim Kardashian wore the other day? you don’t want to give even a hint that you might be a gossip. While office politics and gossiping are part of any workplace, in the early days you’ve got to be careful not to give anyone any ammunition to use against you.
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Success
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Individuals tend not to get the kind of firm and clear boundaries they need to learn about themselves. This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. This has serious ramifications for both the individuals on the team and the culture as a whole. No example is too small.
On The Job
JULY 22, 2010
Facebook announced this week is has 500 million users. But the truth is, employees do use Facebook at work. Cavalli points out that social media interaction isn’t always about discussing a new movie or dishing the latest gossip. It also can be about exchanging professional information and learning about industry trends.
Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 11, 2012
She thinks it would be a good opportunity for you to learn some new skills and do some networking. Your constant workplace gossip is going to get you in trouble quickly if you don’t cut it out. Remember that gossip is incredibly harmful and unproductive. Share this on Facebook. Take a step back and look at your actions.
Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 12, 2012
There are all kinds of cliques and gossip. A co-worker asks for your help learning a new computer program but you really don’t have the time. You aren’t always going to agree, so you’ll need to learn to make compromises. Share this on Facebook. Sometimes, the office can feel like high school. Share this on del.icio.us.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
He’ll learn not to mess with me…”. The problem then snowballs and there’s a bunch of unsaid animosity that comes out in snippy emails and rude comments and eye rolling and gossip and anonymous notes. You may have to try a few times, but eventually they’ll learn that they aren’t hiding anything. Share this on Facebook.
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