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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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Has digital transformation led to an upsurge in workplace disinformation?

Workplace Insight

This included erroneous videos on TikTok and Twitter suggesting the presence of Wagner Group (Russian state-funded) fighters, false claims about Algeria’s military involvement, and inaccurate assertions about banning uranium export to France. It might be worth considering these policies as avenues for enhancing internal processes too.

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Maintaining a good relationship with your manager

Practically Perfect PA

I was recently asked what I thought was the most important aspect of being an executive assistant, having scoured my brain for a smart answer I simply said ‘maintaining a good relationship with your manager’. As with any relationship, the one you have with your manager should be built on respect and trust. They are human too.

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PA Confidential

Practically Perfect PA

I feel safe to assume that most of my readers will have access to their manager’s emails and calendars, I also am assuming that like myself you check the emails everyday and have pretty much free rein to read the messages and reply on behalf of your manager as and when you can. You can follow me on twitter @PracticalPA.

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Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea?

On The Job

They Twitter. Further, a recent Right Management survey found that 51 percent of those working for employers with more than 10,000 employees said that social networking “seldom” interferes with productivity, while 41 percent of those at smaller companies report it “seldom” interferes. They comment on blogs. Thats just reality.

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EMEA East – Personal Branding Q&A

Practically Perfect PA

I love Twitter, I’m a bit obsessed with it to be honest! I found with the Olympics in London this year looking at Twitter when the opening ceremony was on or whenever the UK won a medal just added to the experience. I’ve actually written a few blogs on how to work with confidential documents and not being the office gossip.

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EMEA East – Personal Branding Q&A

Practically Perfect PA

I love Twitter, I’m a bit obsessed with it to be honest! I found with the Olympics in London this year looking at Twitter when the opening ceremony was on or whenever the UK won a medal just added to the experience. I’ve actually written a few blogs on how to work with confidential documents and not being the office gossip.