Filing Gossip Phones 
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. del.icio.us.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 28, 2012
b) Encrypt any attached files. Depending on the sensitivity of the document I will often phone the individual and give the password to them personally. c) Move the emails from your sent file into a secure location. Every week or two have a good sort through your online files (email and shared drive).
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BMT Office Administration
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Technology-related procrastination is relatively easy to stop by implementing a no-phone policy during the workday. If managers catch employees constantly playing on their phones instead of working, they can take disciplinary action. Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. How can you remedy this issue at your organization?
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
APRIL 23, 2014
Secretaries file, administrative professionals manage and organize data for efficient retrieval of corporate records. Secretaries answer the phone, administrative professionals manage communication between staff and customers. Secretaries answer the phone, administrative professionals manage communication between staff and customers.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 12, 2013
Set your cell phone alarm so you give yourself enough time to wake up, get out of the sleepy daze, and be functional when you return to your desk. If you're lucky, there's not a phone in the restroom or you're not expected to answer your cell phone from there. Don't gossip or share confidential things, but you get my point.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
MAY 24, 2013
It’s best not to gossip or form secret alliances. Hopefully you are allowed to buy as many office supplies you need - electric stapler, manual stapler, postage stamps, rubber stamps that say fax, confidential, draft/etc, various binders in different sizes, folders, hanging files, scissors, ruler, 2 hole punch, 3 hole punch, etc.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
DECEMBER 13, 2010
I delete it, flag it to deal with later, file it to a folder, or answer it right away. Oftentimes, they have never met me, but may recall my name or my boss’ name when I mention it over the phone. LOL I don’t divulge because I don’t have any and it’s not good to gossip. I hate my inbox filled up with unread messages or paper.
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