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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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 10, 2011

but what about when the conversation turns to gossip? Gossip can be vicious and in some cases even lead to disciplinary action or getting fired if you are the one doing it. To be the victim of gossip can affect how your co-workers interact with you and if you know the gossip is going on about you, it can affect how you interact with others. Have you ever been the brunt of office gossip? I have had personal experience where I have been the brunt of the gossip.

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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

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

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 15, 2021

In addition, it opens the door to gossips who believe you like to trash others (and being known as a gossip is never a good thing). If you've just gotten a new job, congratulations! A lot of people are starting new positions, and that's something to celebrate.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 20, 2021

There are six types of toxic employees , including the slacker, gossip, lone wolf, emotional mess, and close-minded know-it-all.… You come across different types of people throughout your career. You might connect to some individuals on a deep level, making them your work best friend.

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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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Success

MAY 22, 2022

We do this through focusing our attention on TV, gossip columns and our personal gossip groups. Leadership is about influence , but the most important person to influence is yourself. So what is the best way to do so? Here are five ways the smartest people influence themselves: 1.

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Success

MARCH 28, 2022

Gossiping. Gossipers derive pleasure from other people’s misfortunes. You are the sum of your habits. When you allow bad habits to take over, they dramatically impede your path to success.

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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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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

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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Success

MARCH 27, 2022

Too often, businesses slip into a culture of gossip and phony smiles. Strong relationships are essential to business and career success.

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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Success

MARCH 22, 2022

They’re reading celebrity gossip magazines. I’ve been through the challenge of not having enough money. I grew up in a small town in Montana, in an economically depressed Irish mining town. There was a lot of struggle there.

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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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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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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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Success

MAY 31, 2022

Celebrity gossip. Today, to an extent never before known, we are distracted by the trivial, the novel and the (seemingly) urgent. Every day we wake to limitless information and 24/7 communication. The dentist’s office wants you to reply “YES” to confirm your appointment.

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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

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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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 24, 2017

Instead of gossiping with people, successful world leaders tend to invest heavily on learning new concepts or grooming a new skill.… The idea of being “successful” is indeed a matter of personal judgment. There are timeless truths and habits that helps one achieve success, regardless of one’s personality or industry he/she works in, or a point in history. photo credit: Wikipedia. The world’s top leaders and professionals employ unique ways to boost their productivity.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2019

We commiserate with those who have repeated annual resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking or stop gossiping; the truth is that very few people can actually dream, envision, research, analyze, decide, execute, complete, and succeed what they set out to do. Great administrators are known as those who do their best, work at the top of their game and who work like they are in a profession of choice. One of the strongest ways to send that message is when you choose to certify.

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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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