Workplace Insight

JANUARY 9, 2024

Gossiping at work can have serious negative impacts on your career, according to new research by Durham University Business School and NEOMA Business School. The study also found that gender had an impact on how gossipers were perceived, with women having a much more negative view of workplace gossipers than men.

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Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2023

AI can curate and organize information from various sources and present it in a user-friendly way, streamlining the process of locating and absorbing knowledge. This efficient distribution of knowledge empowers employees to work independently while still maintaining a sense of connection to their colleagues and the organization as a whole.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 6, 2017

Here are the common responses I hear: Gossip. As I think back to my days as an employee working in various organizations, I would agree with the above responses. Avoid gossiping. Convey a bad mood at the office. Bring personal problems to the office. Don’t perform their part of a job. Aren’t a team player. Avoid complaining.

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Success

MARCH 22, 2022

How could you become the lynchpin in the organization in some way or another to keep climbing, serving and adding value? They’re reading celebrity gossip magazines. Go contribute more at work. Look around at who else you could help, who else could you mentor and how else could you contribute more? Busywork isn’t your life work.

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Success

MAY 16, 2022

When a noted literary man was asked how he managed to accomplish so much with so little friction or apparent effort, he replied, “By organizing my time. There is a great deal of time wasted even in the busiest lives, which, if properly organized , might be used to advantage.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2016

Co-workers can be dragons when they: gossip. Avoid gossiping. Maybe you cannot control how much you work or what kind of work is given to you, but you can establish the priorities, the manner or format, and how you organize it. Being organized, knowledgeable and positive about work and people gives you a sense of control.

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Success

DECEMBER 12, 2023

From biology to the ‘Singularity’ Founded in 2012, the Aoki Foundation raises awareness about brain health and longevity , focusing on new gene therapies, regenerative medicine and organ and tissue engineering and vitality. Aoki didn’t start out planning to create a foundation. There was never this fear of, ‘I can’t do it.

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Success

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Overall, whether it’s gossip from co-workers, violence in the media, pessimism in your own thoughts or other influences, make conscious efforts to reduce your exposure to the negative. I often think I need new clothes, but when I clean out or organize my closet, I realize I have lots of options and everything I need at my fingertips.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

That internal dialogue that each person generates while trying to sort out what they’re observing and how they feel about it, multiplied across the organization, is what creates the underlying dynamics of a company culture. This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture.

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Worxbee

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Sharing tasks lightens the load An organization that shares the load will have much more gratitude because one person isn’t carrying the (company) world on their back alone. Squashing gossip enhances collaboration Gossip, more than most vices, can hinder collaboration. Schedule off-campus celebrations. Plan team get-togethers.

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Virtual Moxie

JUNE 2, 2015

You may have your own ethical standards or agree with standards created by an organization to which you belong. As I mentioned, graduates of AssistU who remain allied with us agree to certain standards of ethical behavior that we've created. But you need to do more than simply agree.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 21, 2010

Discourage gossip. It is a mark of a superior mind to be able to disagree without being disagreeable. Let your virtues, if you have any, speak for themselves. Refuse to talk of another’s vices. It is a waste of valuable time and can be extremely destructive. Be careful of another’s feelings.

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On The Job

MARCH 24, 2008

Now that you’re in a supervisory role, gossiping for any reason is a no-no. Or, if you expect employees to be organized, don’t show up late for meetings, shuffling papers and unprepared to give your report. • From the beginning it’s critical that you establish good conduct so that employees can see firsthand your expectations.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With all this in mind, it’s no surprise that rumors have the potential to rapidly escalate to areas such as the workplace, wrecking havoc within organizations and sowing seeds of doubt among employees. Big upcoming events, such as the 2024 US Presidential election, could potentially entangle voters in confusion and misinformation.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. Being cheerful not only makes others feel good, it will make you feel good as well. Keep an open mind : Don’t argue with people. Learn to discuss. Learn to disagree without being disagreeable. Don’t point out the speck in the other person’s eye while ignoring the plank your own.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

How can you remedy this issue at your organization? 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. Offline Procrastination. Daydreaming instead of working.

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Energage

AUGUST 22, 2016

They gossip around the watercooler. And even worse, they’re spreading their toxic dissatisfaction around your organization like a cancer. Most of all, disengaged employees cost your organization countless dollars in lost productivity, quality, and poor customer service. They wish they were anywhere but at work.

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Get Organized!

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Organizing Tips | Organizing Products | Organizing Services Thursday, February 24, 2011 Get Organized: What Jerry Seinfeld Can Teach You About Productivity Watch this video on YouTube instead: [link] How can you apply Seinfelds secret productivity tip to your life? Id love to hear your ideas! Video Transcript: Hi there.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 12, 2012

There are all kinds of cliques and gossip. b) Lead the group in organizing an anonymous vote. Sometimes, the office can feel like high school. Occasionally, you even run into a workplace bully—someone who constantly criticizes, aggressively points out mistakes, and refuses to be part of your team. There’s no point in arguing.

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Bonnie Low-Kramen

MARCH 21, 2024

Olympia loved that at the beginning of the movie, the women could be seen as the beloved and well worn Southern female stereotypes – preoccupied with gossip, clothes, hair, flowers, and food. The decision shouldn’t be solely based on financial considerations but should also take into account the organization’s culture.

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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 listen to office gossip and complaints, administrative professionals act as corporate arbitrators and manage conflict between administrators and staff.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 21, 2012

I was okay with getting paid money for it because being organized and on top of things wasn’t so much a “hobby,” but a belief and value I lived by. You are organized, pay attention to detail, and are borderline anal retentive. You are reliable, trustworthy, and don’t gossip. I was a natural fit.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

The terminated director and I were very good friends and had asked me to organize a happy hour in which she could see some colleagues and bid adieu appropriately. When the lady found out about the happy hour and that I organized the event for the terminated employee, she was not happy. Everyone is beholden to someone.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 24, 2013

The goal is to fit into what exists already and understand your role in the organization/seniority. It’s best not to gossip or form secret alliances. Be humble, gracious, professional, and very, very organized. First, for the business aspect, mirror them. Just be a good person and be you.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

At the heart of it, you are organizing someone's day and business life. Be the bigger person and don't gossip! At times, it's not that I felt overqualified, but assistant/admin work to a degree is the same skill set utilized repeatedly without creativity injected. The daily grind can get quite repetitive with no end in sight at times.

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Allwork

MARCH 6, 2024

Toxic Workplaces: Breeding Grounds for Workplace Bullying Toxic workplaces are mostly characterized by infighting, intimidation, and gossip. In this sense, organizations can raise awareness regarding workplace harassment, bullying, or violence via training sessions, workshops, and regular conversations.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 7, 2010

One other thing I’d add for freelancing–and it’s either a pro or a con depending how you look at it–is that you need to build your network of freelancers through professional organizations, meetups or some other way. I have to admit that freelancing can get a little lonely. Smoke breaks with friends. This is a biggie.

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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!

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Success

JULY 12, 2021

The challenge comes in when you read the stuff that’s a mess—the gossip. I think one of the challenges that news organization have is they are very clickbait-y. And then I’m done; I start reading the stuff that actually is going to matter for the shows I’m working on, the productions, etc. That’s a waste of your time. SO: Oh, gosh.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Organize With Social Bookmarking! By The Professional Assistant on Monday, November 03, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Organize , Productivity D o you find articles on this site intriguing? You can also use these services to organize yourself by adding "tags" or keywords to the articles that youve saved.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 23, 2007

Home About Me Advertise How to Organize Tasks Effectively By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 23, 2007 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Prioritize A task here, a task there! The question is, “How do I prioritize and organize my tasks? When does it ever end? Well, you are not alone.

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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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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you would like more tips such as these, please read my articles on gossiping in the workplace.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Home About Me Advertise How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that some of your co-workers can be extremely annoying, rude or just plain inconsiderate?

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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?&# Avoid people that gossip, you will only get yourself deeper into negativity. Expand your mind.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Dos and Donts of Office Romance By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, September 20, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity H ave you ever had an office romance with someone? The disadvantages: Gossip will start around the rumour mill quite quickly and have to try to keep it to yourselves.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

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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