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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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Why People Gossip At The Office

Professional Assistant Blog

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!

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How the Pandemic Can Help Your Grow in Your Career

On The Job

These are often referred to as soft skills, and they have been growing in importance in the workplace. You can compliment a colleague on an online presentation via email, or even pick up the phone. Don't send late night emails if it's not absolutely necessary, and the same goes for weekends. Always say "please" and "thank you."

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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

BMT Office Administration

Any co-worker checking social media notifications instead of reading employee emails qualifies as online procrastination. Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. This refers to non-work-related procrastination, such as the types listed above (online, offline, and presenteeism). Offline Procrastination.

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Dropping The Unimportant: 5 Things You Should Stop Doing

Productivity Bits

Stop Replying To Emails You’re CC’d In. The fact that you are on the cc tells you that your are provided the copy of that email for your reference. Many still don’t get the concept of the cc (copy) in an email. They not only eke out positive energy out of you but they also tend to breed office gossip.

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How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that some of your co-workers can be extremely annoying, rude or just plain inconsiderate?

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Do's and Don'ts of Office Romance

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Dos and Donts of Office Romance By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, September 20, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity H ave you ever had an office romance with someone? The disadvantages: Gossip will start around the rumour mill quite quickly and have to try to keep it to yourselves.

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