Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

My boss’s nonexistent interpersonal communication skills and mastery of passive aggression made her ill-suited for a job in, well, communications. We would go to long lunches, she wouldn’t question if I left early, and would share office-gossip that I knew was unprofessional. Hiding From Responsibility.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2019

Besides the actual skills and competencies you learn through a certification program, it also demonstrates to those around you that you can set goals and achieve objectives – you can be trusted to go the distance. You gain new skills and competencies. One of the strongest ways to send that message is when you choose to certify.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Gossip about your peers (or anyone else). Gossip about your peers (or anyone else). Be sure to watch the video for some great, funny, and “oh my gosh” kind of answers. Special guest appearance by Melia! </ifram </ifram ?. Here is Joan’s Naughty and Nice List for Assistants: Naughty. Take on too much work.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

She thinks it would be a good opportunity for you to learn some new skills and do some networking. Do you want to grow and develop your skills? Your constant workplace gossip is going to get you in trouble quickly if you don’t cut it out. Remember that gossip is incredibly harmful and unproductive. I’m better than this!”

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Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2023

AI supports skill development by personalizing learning paths and offering customized resources for remote workers. AI can also curate and organize information from various sources and present it in a user-friendly way, streamlining the process of locating and absorbing knowledge.

Legal

Office Dynamics

MARCH 6, 2017

Here are the common responses I hear: Gossip. Avoid gossiping. When I teach my Star Achievement Series® classes, I ask participants, “What are some of the things co-workers do that make them “appear” to be dragons?” Convey a bad mood at the office. Bring personal problems to the office. Don’t perform their part of a job.

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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? Now its time to begin the process of gossiping about co-workers, belittling co-workers, making snide comments about other staff.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Examples of mental boundaries at work might be avoiding office gossip or discussions that aren’t work-appropriate. Saying no when appropriate is a critical leadership skill. They often include fear of conflict, low self-esteem, underdeveloped communication skills, unrealistic expectations or people-pleasing tendencies.

Self Esteem

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 28, 2012

A few weeks ago I wrote a blog on how to work effectively in an open plan office and I did touch on this subject but considering we often get asked in interviews how we maintain confidentiality I felt it was well worth revisiting this crucial skill. Confidential electronic documents (anything that is visible on your computer screen).

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Home About Me Advertise 11 Tips To Improve Your Performance By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 08, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity A re you asking yourself, “How can I improve my workplace?&# Show people your skills and how you are making a difference. Expand your mind.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2016

Co-workers can be dragons when they: gossip. Avoid gossiping. People in management positions usually have good reasons for taking certain actions and for making the decisions they make. Office Dragons #2: Co-workers. convey a bad mood at the office. bring personal problems to the office. don’t perform their part of a job.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Remember that you are there to do your job because you have the skills and qualities that your manager hired you for. Over time, you will get the hang of dealing with difficult people and will become easier and easier each time. Eventually, you will get just a little annoyed and brush it off. Don’t let your work performance suffer.

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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. For more tips on honing your skills as a PA or EA, check out our other career guides.

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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! Juggling lessons – Any help would be greatly appreciated with this vital skill! Noise cancelling headphones – Again two fold use of this gift.

Gifts

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 28, 2016

A skill that is super important for assistants to master. How do you work out what is important information and what is really just office gossip? This is an obvious but under used skill. How do you stay in the loop when there is so much going on? Here are some handy tips: Networking is key to staying in the loop.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Whether you’re teacher or an HR Manager, you will encounter high-tension moments in the workplace that require deescalation skills. Often people within the work environment will gossip or joke about the vaguely sexual misbehavior of their coworker, rather than report it. Sexual harassment is a common workplace issue.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Regardless of the personal resources you have-education, skills, money, etc.-if Successful people do not spend hours in front of the television, gossiping around the water cooler, or any other negative behaviour. I know people who blame their lack of success on a lack of education. Own your attitude. Focus and work.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 22, 2012

b) I tell him it wasn’t my fault and then later, gossip with my co-workers about how much I hate him. Build your professional communication skills by reading the following articles: How to Ask for What You Want, Need and Deserve at Work. It appears you have some very professional communication skills. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. We both had similar skills, education, etc. This is how I was able to get one of my past jobs. Great post Richard.

Postal Code

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 23, 2007

In relation to teaching organizational skills as well as skills in word processing and accounting, Bryant & Stratton College recently announced the launch of its new online Associate of Administrative Assistant ([link] degree program.

Microsoft Outlook

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

This is definitely good for sharing ideas and skills among teammates and other departments. We share ideas, skills and even ask guest speakers to provide up-to-date information and trends on what we need for our careers. Internal blogging refers to employees writing blogs that are stored on an intranet or company server.

2008

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

For example, don’t lower yourself to participate in office gossip. One way to control your mind and use your leadership skills it by seeking out motivational and inspirational books, CDs and seminars. Carry yourself with leadership, boldly. Take the high road and have integrity. Controlling your mind. Ask empowering questions.

Mentoring

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. Here are 4 of the most difficult interview questions that companies will ask and ways to tackle them: Where do you see yourself in X number of years? Talk about what you feel is important to you in a professional manner and describe how you will meet these goals.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

Whether you have a lot of experience or maybe very little, you have a skill that can be used to help someone else.The point is to show the boss that you are not only a team player ready to help out another person, but you're taking an active hand in developing leadership qualities.

Networking

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills. Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. One of our main duties is to keep our bosses organized.

2008

Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Combating misinformation at work First things first, empowering your team with critical thinking skills is an essential step and comes from good leadership.

Social Media

Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? Are you trying to get that raise or promotion that you so well deserve?

2008

Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. Because of the skill and attention to detail that comes naturally to them more than to the other two types, Fixers can become the embodiment of excellence. Fixers fix whatever they can find that’s broken.

Mentoring

Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Although I did have the skills and experience, I wasnt sure employers would view the move as a social disconnect. I feel as if I have created a historic moment within the company, by (most likely) becoming its first male administrative assistant. At first, I was a little worried about becoming an administrative assistant.

2007

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 27, 2010

In order to effectively deal with the backstabbers, stubborn, mean-spirited, micromanagers, gossips, and the host of others that make the list, we must evaluate our own perceptions of these people. This means changing your attitude.

2010

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Skilled writing the key. This will help readers put a face to the writer. Post regularly. Keeping your readers up-to-date and information about current information on your company or topic will make them ask for more. Dont allow for spelling and grammar errors.

2007

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 20, 2015

Absorb the information on your company’s website and try and learn new skills where possible such as reading balance sheets. Sorry to say it but if you want to transform from PA to Leader, gossip is a big no. If you work in the markets, keep an eye on the key financial headlines. We should all read the news daily, whatever we do.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Just like nail biting or gossip, whining is a bad habit - nothing more - and all bad habits can be broken. This keeps us fresh and our skills top notch. Eliminate debt – Focusing on problems or problem people (and whining about what they do) drains precious energy. Make the simple mental switch to focus instead on a solution.

Budget

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Just like nail biting or gossip, whining is a bad habit - nothing more - and all bad habits can be broken. This keeps us fresh and our skills top notch. Eliminate debt – Focusing on problems or problem people (and whining about what they do) drains precious energy. Make the simple mental switch to focus instead on a solution.

Budget

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I had a few jobs where I would write content for marketing material and I think doing this meant I could use some of my creative skills at work. But I do wonder how many of us actually take the time to develop our skills because we don’t think we are worth the cost to the employer. That inspires me to write this free blog!

Social Media

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I had a few jobs where I would write content for marketing material and I think doing this meant I could use some of my creative skills at work. But I do wonder how many of us actually take the time to develop our skills because we don’t think we are worth the cost to the employer. That inspires me to write this free blog!

Social Media

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Often no one actually thinks what the value is of running the meeting and you can’t count hangovers and gossip generated from the evenings drinks! This is quite typical and I have often thought: exactly why are we doing this again?

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