Allwork
MARCH 6, 2024
Proactive measures like nurturing a strong company culture and having clear policies and reporting systems are key in preventing and addressing workplace harassment, bullying, and violence. Toxic Workplaces: Breeding Grounds for Workplace Bullying Toxic workplaces are mostly characterized by infighting, intimidation, and gossip.
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. Quite often assistants are referred to as the ‘eyes and ears’ of their manager.
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On The Job
JANUARY 26, 2012
This latest story I did for Gannett/USAToday should open your eyes to the possibility that not all your references have your best interests at heart. If you've been frustrated that you haven't managed to nail a new job despite your qualifications and solid interviews, your references could be the root of the problem.
Professional Assistant Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2008
Home About Me Advertise Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Prioritize I n my last job, I had my own office. Just remember, if your company has an “open door” policy, please adhere to it.
BMT Office Administration
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Technology-related procrastination is relatively easy to stop by implementing a no-phone policy during the workday. Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. In the CareerBuilder poll, 37% of respondents reported frequent gossip, while 27% admitted to making the rounds to chat with fellow employees about topics unrelated to work.
Professional Assistant Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2008
Luckily, in my office, we dress in casual clothes all of the time and we do have a corporate policy of being able to dress up in a costume for this event. Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy.
On The Job
MARCH 24, 2008
Now that you’re in a supervisory role, gossiping for any reason is a no-no. Understand company policies and procedures, and where to refer employees if you cannot answer a question. From the beginning it’s critical that you establish good conduct so that employees can see firsthand your expectations. Know the rules.
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