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. It can be difficult not to get involved in gossip and general office banter, it is fun and it makes the day go quickly. I think some gossip can be harmless and I wouldn’t for a moment suggest that you shy away from joining in.

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On The Job

APRIL 30, 2008

Gossip in the workplace is about as common as the daily arrival of UPS. Workers gossip about their families, their friends and whether Miley Cyrus should punch Annie Leibovitz in the face for that Vanity Fair photo. But, workers also gossip about the boss. They gossip about co-workers. I've been in plenty of workplaces where people gossip , but get their work done. Bosses gossip. Let's face it: People in this country love to gossip.

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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. People generally gossip at work due to boredom, insecurity, wanting to belong. Can you think of other reasons why people gossip?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2008

I read an article called How to Stop the Gossip on Lynn Gaertner-Johnston’s blog that made the point of how important it is that we proofread our documents as well as do spell check and grammar checks. Tags: Spell Check gossip proofread grammar check You never know who may be noticing and talking about it. Click here 1 to see the full article. 1 (accessed February 16, 2008).

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On The Job

AUGUST 22, 2008

I know you look at those gossip rags near the checkout supermarket lines. As much as all of us proclaim we don’t listen, see, spread, smell or otherwise consume gossip, we really do. If you have a job, then you have gossip. Maybe we don’t even think of it as gossip, but call it that more politically correct term, “office politics.” Maybe there are snickers or sly glances your way and lots of hushed tones to indicate you’re the subject of some kind of gossip.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 5, 2008

If your workplace buddies are "gossip friends" Are they really someone you can trust in the end? People who gossip like to dig for "dirt" They may go too far and someone gets hurt They bring up rumours and hearsay too But do you really care, even if it were true? Tags: chatter hate gossip You think they're your friend and won't talk about you But do you honestly believe that to be true?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 1, 2011

I have stopped socializing after work hours, especially when alcohol is involved, because of the rampant gossip of co-workers. What is the best way to handle—and minimize—office gossip?” —Not Not a gossip by ALICE BUMGARNER, MODERATOR on NOVEMBER 11, 2011 11:48AM. in ADMIN PRO FORUM. Question: “I work in a small organization and often say that I find out things about myself from co-workers before I even know them!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JUNE 25, 2010

Tags: Productivity Office Gossip

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On The Job

JANUARY 26, 2012

job references job recommendation bad reputation getting a recommendation gossip career advice Anita BruzzeseI remember the first recommendation an editor wrote for me. It was glowing. It was wonderful. It told editors they would be idiots not to hire me. I still have copies of that recommendation. I found one the other day and preened around the rest of the day, even though the cats seemed singularly unimpressed. What would I have done without that glowing report?

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On The Job

OCTOBER 30, 2008

Gossiping, backbiting and negative campaigning dominate the airwaves, and we seem to mimic that behavior at work. Tags: gossip at work friends at work office politics stress how can i layoffs economy business Anita Bruzzese After 9/11, I was struck by the sense of caring we showed for one another. It was a horrible, stressful time, but it seemed to bring out the best in us. We began to look out for one another, even at work.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 13, 2007

Most of us have been guilty of it a time or two: Trying to get a peek at the confidential files on the boss’s desk, or perhaps gossiping with a trusted co-worker about another employee’s performance problems. Workers have been fired for everything from discussing salaries to gossiping about romantic relationships. Tags: confidentiality workplace gossip

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

Tags: Thriller office gossip boss talk at work election over Dick Cheney workplace Michael Jackson Anita Bruzzese

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On The Job

APRIL 23, 2018

Workplace drama can come in many different forms, from the gossiping colleague to the co-worker who yells (or cries) when under stress. Walk away from gossip. In any workplace, there are gossips who love to have listeners. Don't be one of them, even if the gossiper is using a fun-loving "Wait until you hear this!" will force the gossiper to look for another listener (and hopefully he or she won't find one).

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On The Job

JUNE 21, 2021

We may vow to "be kind" in the workplace and not fall into the trap of gossiping, being negative and being selfish at work. Walk into any mall store -- or check out any online retailer -- and you're likely to find a "Be Kind" t-shirt. Or tote bag. Or pillow. Or coffee mug.

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On The Job

JULY 19, 2013

Even if you think it’s harmless gossip such as, “Did you see what Kim Kardashian wore the other day? you don’t want to give even a hint that you might be a gossip. While office politics and gossiping are part of any workplace, in the early days you’ve got to be careful not to give anyone any ammunition to use against you. On your first day of a new job you’re often excited and nervous.

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2021

You figure out how to deal with Marcia's gossiping, your understand what your boss wants you to do and you even have plotted out the first industry conference you will attend once pandemic restrictions are lifted.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 19, 2018

But those are details you may not want to share with the woman down the hall because a) she's a terrible gossip and b) you don't know her well enough to share that information. She may be asking the question not as a chance to gossip, but because she sees you seem to be upset. Believe it or not, some people don't like to talk about their personal life.

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The Solopreneur Life

APRIL 8, 2010

No office gossip. I decide what music is played. I can have a TV in my office. Macs only. No dress code. No office politics. No slackers. No holiday office party. Face time is not important. The challenge of solving problems in areas where I have very little expertise. Firing the Client From Hell.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

We would go to long lunches, she wouldn’t question if I left early, and would share office-gossip that I knew was unprofessional. Everyone’s had one.

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On The Job

JUNE 15, 2020

to more targeted gossip meant to derail someone's career ("I think Brad's age is catching up with him. Lately, we've all started taking a much closer look at toxic behavior in the workplace.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 28, 2015

You’ll also hear all manner of gossip directed right across the business. Once that’s apparent, you can be selective about what you discuss, and you can still engage in some friendly gossip and banter without compromising the loyalty of your boss. As a PA or EA, your ability to handle confidential subjects, issues, emails and documents is essential. And increasingly, PAs are asked in job interviews how they approach the issue of confidentiality.

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On The Job

JANUARY 24, 2012

Or, you think you remember gossiping about your boss near a colleague you know hates gossip. Why did you gossip about your boss? Let's say that despite all the good advice out there (including, ahem, my own) you decide to go out with some people after work and hit happy hour. And once again, despite the good advice (did I mention my own?) you get a little past tipsy and say or do something that in the bright light of your cubicle the next morning seems, well.stupid.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 18, 2012

You can not only cancel out other people’s noise you can also avoid overhearing gossip that is best not to know about! It’s nearly Christmas! As assistants I’m sure you have been aware of this fact for quite some time as you would have been running around organising everyone’s Christmas festivities including parties, cards, presents, decorations and goodness knows what else!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Gossip about your peers (or anyone else). Gossip about your peers (or anyone else). During a Facebook Live event Joan Burge, Founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International, had discussed her Naughty and Nice List for Assistants. This discussion highlighted many great things that can be practiced in the office as well as actions that should be avoided.

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On The Job

AUGUST 26, 2019

For example, the older employee at work who "only has your best interests at heart" and so fills your ears with endless gossip about others or tries to make it seem that you're so naive it's amazing you get yourself dressed every morning by yourself. When someone starts to whine, gossip or brown nose, quickly find somewhere else to be. Many people look back on "toxic" relationships in their personal life and wonder how they could ever be so dumb.

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Success

JUNE 22, 2021

We carry this type of defining language into our professional lives, using terms like the “office gossip” or the “brown-noser.”. As children, we learn about the world by making associations to remember words and shapes and names of things. It helps us make sense of our environment.

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On The Job

AUGUST 3, 2020

Don't be late to meetings (and apologize if you are) and don't monopolize someone's time with your complaints or gossip.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 26, 2013

They tend to have a widespread knowledge of the office gossip, can be found sharing this knowledge in the office toilets or during after work drinks. Super busy people don’t have time to hear gossip and they don’t have time to hear tales of woe thus making them too busy for the office drama queen to really concentrate their efforts on.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Don’t gossip, even if the gossip is really good! As assistants most of us will interact with our organisation’s Executive team on a daily if not hourly basis. Your manager may well be part of the Executive team. If that is the case you will have even more phone calls, meetings and general engagement with other Directors and top-level members of staff.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Further, those employees who feel insecure about their jobs will take their unhappiness and turn to doing things like stealing supplies, fudging expense reports and gossiping about others. The U.S. election process has clearly demonstrated one thing: People are upset, mad and worried. While we may hope that this will all disappear once the election is over, managers shouldn't believe that workers will once again become jolly little employees, content with the cubicle world around them.

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Virtual Moxie

JUNE 2, 2015

Almost as soon as I created AssistU , I created the AssistU Standards of Excellence and Ethics pledge. Soon after our initial classes graduated and I realized I was going to be adding a community component to what my company was going to offer, I decided to require our community members to sign the pledge yearly, promising to let it guide their practices.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Gossip about your old job in the first week and you may be seen as immature. As the economy improves, many people are starting new jobs and learning how to work for a new company and a new boss. But what many don''t realize is that your first few days on the job can set the tone for your time in that position, Complain about something on Day 1, and you may forever be labeled a whiner.

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On The Job

JULY 28, 2015

They Gossip This is someone who isn’t looking for the good in anything or anyone. Managers know that disengaged workers are a problem, but they may not realize the truly big impact such workers have on the bottom line — and how much better engaged workers perform. For example, disengaged workers cost their organizations an average of $3,400 every year for every $10,000 in annual salary, according to statistics from McLean & Co.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 26, 2018

There are several annoying types of people at work, from the gossiper to the chronic procrastinator to the whiner. Today, let's talk about the person who is never wrong. This type of person really is pretty self explanatory -- he would rather cut off a toe than admit he's wrong. He bulldozes through everyone else to get what he wants, not caring if someone else has an opinion or better idea.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

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? Shes the office gossip , comes in about 15 minutes late several times a week and leaves the office for extended periods of time (assuming that shes taking unwarranted breaks) without repercussions.

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On The Job

JULY 7, 2015

Do you have personal accountability, such as always telling the truth and avoiding gossip? When you're out of work or desperate to leave your current job, sometimes you're not thinking clearly about what you need to do to get a new position. You just need a new job. Right. So you fill out a bunch of online applications and throw together a resume by making a few updates on the one you wrote two years ago. (Or Or was it three?)

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Successful people do not spend hours in front of the television, gossiping around the water cooler, or any other negative behaviour. The post 8 Ways to Improve Your Attitude appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. No matter how you define success, a proper attitude plays a key role in reaching that success. I know people who blame their lack of success on a lack of education. I know educated people who blame their lack of success on circumstances.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 28, 2016

How do you work out what is important information and what is really just office gossip? The say goes that information is King. For assistants information is everything! Keeping up to date with all the goings on within your organisation is incredibly important for a number of reasons. Firstly, it means that you can update your Executive on the high level stuff which means they don’t have to attend every meeting or read every bulletin.

2016 147

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Success

JULY 12, 2021

The challenge comes in when you read the stuff that’s a mess—the gossip. Editor’s Note: The SUCCESS Interview is a new feature testing the foundational principles of this 124-year-old personal and professional development magazine against modern realities.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Just because you show up on time, meet all your deadlines and don't gossip, well, that's not enough to get a bigger paycheck or title. Many young workers come to a conclusion that's often hard to swallow: Working hard doesn't mean you get ahead. In fact, you may wonder why the dunderhead in the cubicle next to you got a supervisory role, when you know more and do more. But here's the thing: Dunderhead is working smarter.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2017

Gossip. I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. On a recent webinar, Joan noticed a question that caught her attention: Why do so many administrative teams have drama? She asked me to weigh in on this topic and I jumped at the opportunity. The question of why is interesting, and I’ve found there are several reasons for workplace drama. But first, let’s talk about what that word really means.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 24, 2017

I’ve had a few instances in my career where I’ve been absent-minded and colleagues have seen things on my desk that they shouldn’t see, luckily the information wasn’t particularly sensitive, but it made me realise people like to gossip and know things that their colleagues do not. As much as we all want to work in paperless offices it still seems like something that is way way into the future.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 06, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity H ave you had or are in a situation where your colleague is making your life miserable? Then she spends at least the first hour discussing what she did the day before at home; cooking, cleaning, shopping, gossiping , what ever she did after she left work. Home About Me Advertise Fight or Flight? Dealing with a Difficult Colleague!

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