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Has digital transformation led to an upsurge in workplace disinformation?

Workplace Insight

According to research from the American Psychological Association , individuals on social media and online platforms often rely on intuition to discern the truth. Our tendency to browse social media and the internet means we can readily share what we find to our colleagues, whether its solicited and encouraged or not.

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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

BMT Office Administration

From secretly checking social media to focusing on less critical work tasks to avoid starting a crucial project – there are many different types of procrastination. Any co-worker checking social media notifications instead of reading employee emails qualifies as online procrastination. Social media.

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EMEA East – Personal Branding Q&A

Practically Perfect PA

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. I had a few jobs where I would write content for marketing material and I think doing this meant I could use some of my creative skills at work. You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life?

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EMEA East – Personal Branding Q&A

Practically Perfect PA

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. I had a few jobs where I would write content for marketing material and I think doing this meant I could use some of my creative skills at work. You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life?

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

Success

This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. In the age of social media, bosses should be especially careful of how boundaries can get blurred if, for example, they become friends with employees on Facebook, which happens all too often. No example is too small.

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Thinking Differently about Difficult People

The Office Professionals Place

In order to effectively deal with the backstabbers, stubborn, mean-spirited, micromanagers, gossips, and the host of others that make the list, we must evaluate our own perceptions of these people. This means changing your attitude. Template images by luoman. Powered by Blogger.

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The Tower, The Village, The Path, and The Way

Productivityist

Like time spent on social media, for example. that I tend to decompress with TV shows like Gossip Girl (Im shameless) and sports games that have a definite end. But unlike some other games, with World Of Warcraft Ive developed a lot of skills. Regardless, I figured it out. I hope youll be back!