From the monthly archives:

February 2012

Effects of Gossip in the Work Environment

February 29, 2012

Where possible, have regular group meetings. In the meantime, send e-mail announcements to all staff to keep them current on staff marriages, births, illnesses, new company contracts, employee departures and customer compliments. But a general approach alone will not prevent a chronic employee gossip from creating and spreading rumors about fellow employees and/or your company [...]

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The Rumour Mill (Malicious gossip has no place in the workplace)

February 24, 2012

Let’s face it, people working together eight hours a day are going to engage in casual coffee room conversations, small talk and gossip. Small talk, sometimes called networking, as it provides an informal way of learning about organizational structures and relationships, people’s work styles and organizational issues. Small talk about upcoming holidays, weddings, births, promotions [...]

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Co-Worker Romance

February 19, 2012

A romance between equals is typically considered acceptable except in situations where both parties are already married. In most cases, the issues are more related to where and when romance takes place as well as ensuring appropriate behavior at work. As you have learned, workplace romance creates a strange set of contradictions; certainly a dilemma [...]

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Manager and Employee

February 15, 2012

While not in a direct reporting relationship, this type of workplace romance can still be problematic. Issues regarding power differentials still exist and there can be particular concern about the voluntary aspect of the relationship.   Winnipeg Wedding Catering Coqutilam BC Maple Ridge Surrey Dodge Grand Caravan http://www.albertajobshark.com/

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Management and Direct Report

February 11, 2012

The most challenging workplace romance is that of a manager and a direct report. Differences in organizational power create much concern regarding conflict of interest, fairness and objectivity and the potential for harassment charges particularly when the romance fails. The damage resulting from this type of relationship can be huge.   Winnipeg Wedding Catering Winnipeg [...]

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Nothing Romantic About Romance at Work: Dilemna Created for Management and Fellow Workers

February 7, 2012

Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but love might still be in the air. Just notice the sparks flying as lovers pass in the hall. Watch for those hushed whispers and secret smiles that permeate the atmosphere. Excitement is everywhere, except perhaps the manager’s office. After all, this is a workplace! But men and [...]

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Summary of Key Points

February 3, 2012

Communication helps organizations and the people in them achieve their goals. The ability to write and speak well becomes increasingly important as you rise in an organization. People put things in writing to create a record, to convey complex data, to make things convenient for the reader, to save money, and to convey their own [...]

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