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Gossip Girl!

Practically Perfect PA

Secondly, how do we have effective working relationships with our team when they know that we are privy to information that may concern them and lastly how do we maintain this trust when other members of staff are spreading office gossip? Office Gossip. Quite often assistants are referred to as the ‘eyes and ears’ of their manager.

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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

BMT Office Administration

Technology-related procrastination is relatively easy to stop by implementing a no-phone policy during the workday. If managers catch employees constantly playing on their phones instead of working, they can take disciplinary action. Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. How can you remedy this issue at your organization?

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The AI Revolution Liberating Workers From The Office

Allwork

By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management. By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management.

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Has digital transformation led to an upsurge in workplace disinformation?

Workplace Insight

Those in senior management positions might share jokes or political views, unaware that their status in the team could highly influence junior members, who could side with certain viewpoints subconsciously. It might be worth considering these policies as avenues for enhancing internal processes too.

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Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Prioritize I n my last job, I had my own office. I work in a large firm now where it’s mainly an open concept area, with only the managers having their own offices.

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Five Ways to Deal with Workplace Changes Positively

Office Dynamics

1. Support Management. Speak only positive thoughts and feelings when around other employees and management, so you don’t get pulled into a very negative rumor and gossip mill. Who is behind all of the new policies? These can be anything from a switch in employee health insurance to a total company shakedown.

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Pros Reveal How to Become a Great Manager

On The Job

Unfortunately, many companies throw new supervisors into the management waters without a boat or even a life preserver. It’s little wonder that many new managers sink in such conditions. Among the suggestions from experienced managers: • Listen to employees. Ask for help. Set the tone. Do not make promises you can’t keep.