Practically Perfect PA
MAY 31, 2012
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.
Success
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The issue is so pervasive that Laura Crandall, author and founder of a management consulting firm, wrote Working with Humans: Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed for Conversations You Never Expected to Have to help others learn how to work with annoying people. She refers to this latter behavior as being “anchored in jackassery.”
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BMT Office Administration
OCTOBER 10, 2022
If managers catch employees constantly playing on their phones instead of working, they can take disciplinary action. Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. In the CareerBuilder poll, 37% of respondents reported frequent gossip, while 27% admitted to making the rounds to chat with fellow employees about topics unrelated to work.
On The Job
JANUARY 26, 2012
This latest story I did for Gannett/USAToday should open your eyes to the possibility that not all your references have your best interests at heart. If you've been frustrated that you haven't managed to nail a new job despite your qualifications and solid interviews, your references could be the root of the problem.
Professional Assistant Blog
MARCH 26, 2008
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!
On The Job
AUGUST 3, 2020
These are often referred to as soft skills, and they have been growing in importance in the workplace. Years ago, I heard this advice from a manager and I never forgot it: Put 10 dimes in your left pocket every morning. Here are some ways to deal with the changes and grow emotionally for the future: Pass out compliments. Be adaptable.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 11, 2017
In real terms, “drama” usually refers to interpersonal conflicts—people aren’t getting along, and it’s typically attached to petty, non-substantive reasons. I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. But first, let’s talk about what that word really means.
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