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The Surprising Truth About Office Gossip And Belonging

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Gossip is defined as just sharing information, but it can also be a toxic form of empathy. Why would someone who strives to belong engage in behavior that further isolates and creates drama, like gossiping?” Other than drama, gossip mirrors the feeling of being in an “in group.”

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Why People Gossip At The Office

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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!

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5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other at Work

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More than having a system in place for when things go bad—like ‘filing with HR and hiring a lawyer’ bad—women’s networks also know things, such as how best to navigate your workplace as a woman. If you can implement a system for assigning these tasks on a rotating basis, generations of women that follow will be forever grateful.

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Navigating Office Politics: How to Play the Game & Why You Should

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Many people think of maneuvering, manipulation, and power playsbackstabbing, gossip, and favoritism. Aligning your behavior with these expectations allows you operate more smoothly within the system. When you hear the words office politics , what do you think of? Its no surprise that most people hate the idea!

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How Taking Charge of Your Emotions Can Help You Find Success in Business

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Particularly in the workplace, where outbursts, arguments or even vulnerability can not only undermine an individual’s credibility, but also serve as grist for today’s gossip mill and live on in company lore for years. “ Being emotional ” often gets a bad rap. Next, he recommends labeling and expressing anger to ourselves or others. “By

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Why Lock Your System at Work?

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Home About Me Advertise Why Lock Your System at Work? By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 24, 2007 Filed Under: System Security D o you feel that your colleagues might do something through your computer? and then our computers automatically lock, which is a good back-up system.

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7 Steps to Improve Your Filing System

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Home About Me Advertise 7 Steps to Improve Your Filing System By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, September 27, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity A re you having trouble with your filing system? Dont know how to organize yourself and things are starting to pile up?

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