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Are You Ignoring a Toxic Worker?

On The Job

As we approach the holiday season, it's time to think about the Scrooge in your office. The study finds that toxic workers are like a bad case of office flu -- their bad attitudes and habits can infect others in the workplace, even those who previously have been good workers. Unwilling to help others. Flouts rules and regulations.

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Lovely Jubilee!

Practically Perfect PA

This weekend is the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee which means all of the assistants in the UK get a lovely long bank holiday weekend to celebrate and enjoy all that Great Britain has to offer. Be fair to one and all and remember dignity in the workplace is important! Some people feel that their own beliefs are being threatened.

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10 Tips for Being a Good Neighbour at Work

Ian's Messy Desk

It’s no wonder workplace conflicts arise. Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! If you work full-time, you spend at least 35% of your waking hours on the job. That’s a lot of time relating to your co-workers. Learn to discuss.

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

The problem that sometimes occurs with sharing with current co-workers is it can turn into office gossip. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I wouldnt recommend talking about a co-worker with someone at the office or it ends up being gossip and spreads a bad feeling about that person. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Excellent material!

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Now That The Election is Over, What Will You Talk About at Work?

On The Job

It is, indeed, a changing of the times for us, and that is evident even in the workplace. If we start now, we can totally create a lifesize model of Santa Claus made of paper clips by the holidays. Tags: Thriller office gossip boss talk at work election over Dick Cheney workplace Michael Jackson Anita Bruzzese.

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Is There a Bill Clinton in Your Career?

On The Job

We've all been at the company holiday party where Tom's wife had a few too many glasses of wine and began leading the conga line a little too early in the evening. Or the holiday picnic where Sheila's husband cornered the CEO and began arguing that corporate leaders in America are all a bunch of crooks. This was a former president?

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