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.
Success
MAY 22, 2022
This will help eliminate what Marshall Goldsmith refers to as vicarious living. We do this through focusing our attention on TV, gossip columns and our personal gossip groups. Don’t waste physical and emotional energy on the trivial. Vicarious living gets us nowhere.
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Success
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
How to deal with annoying people at work according to Laura Crandall Here are Laura Crandall’s top tips for dealing with annoying people at work, from that cubicle buddy who can’t stop gossiping to a seriously toxic boss who needs to go. She refers to this latter behavior as being “anchored in jackassery.”
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
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. Send me your comments!
On The Job
AUGUST 3, 2020
These are often referred to as soft skills, and they have been growing in importance in the workplace. Don't be late to meetings (and apologize if you are) and don't monopolize someone's time with your complaints or gossip. Don't send late night emails if it's not absolutely necessary, and the same goes for weekends. Be adaptable.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 11, 2017
In real terms, “drama” usually refers to interpersonal conflicts—people aren’t getting along, and it’s typically attached to petty, non-substantive reasons. I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. But first, let’s talk about what that word really means.
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