Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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.

Social Media 105

Social Media Assertiveness Gossip Policies 105

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

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?

Social Media 100

Social Media Twitter Interviewing Gossip 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

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?

Social Media 100

Social Media Twitter Interviewing Gossip 100

Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

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.

Mentoring 318

Mentoring Gifts 2016 Learning 318

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Get more training. Ask your boss for opportunities to train in other departments, or to attend seminars or classes at a local university. Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Embrace social media. Don’t gossip at work. Pick up the phone.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

Brilliantly Better

MARCH 22, 2010

If you forget the foundations, your intent, your mission, the quality of your content, then even the fanciest theme and design and the largest following on social media will not be able to hide it for too long. The Attitude: The tango community can be quite the political, social, and gossip mega circle.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Social Media Learning 40

Brilliantly Better

JULY 6, 2010

But after working a few years in the traditional media world – which, by the way, is not a very friendly place to be, always challenged, filled with gossip and back talking – I felt the need for a change. What’s funny about getting that job is that I never had any specific training for that. Make your pick.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Promotion Learning 40