Workplace Etiquette
Perhaps you thought you’d be relieved when the U.S. midterm elections were finally over and there would be less discussion of politics in the office. Now you lament that the political talk persists unabated into the new year.
Question: “I’ve been asked to write a thank-you note to one of our clients who put the company through hell recently. How do we grit our teeth and write a pleasant paragraph that won’t seem disingenuous?”
Remember that you can easily blow your career by losing your cool at work. So, predetermine what might cause such incidents and identify ways to deal with them civilly and compassionately.
With COVID restrictions very slowly easing, soon many admins will end their time of telecommuting and see familiar faces in person once again. But this transition will be unique and challenging.
What was once a standard and reflexive way to meet, greet, part ways, close deals and congratulate may now be coming to an end.
In today’s casual society, more than ever, assistants need to learn the proper protocol, etiquette and little nuances that should still be in place and then some.
A co-worker asks you a way-too-personal question. Here’s how to respond.
While cellphone etiquette at work should be common sense, too many people break the rules. Don’t be one of them.
Try to remember to remove your backpack before boarding an elevator.
Long-term discomfort, doctor’s appointments, absenteeism … these things interrupt the flow of our work experience and become so noticeable to our colleagues that we’re better off illuminating our situation. Keep these tips in mind.
Linda Adams of the Trispective Group writes that gossip has the power to dismantle even the best teams and keep good teams from becoming truly great. To stop its encroachment, take these three steps.
Here are the topics that make people feel queasy when you discuss them at work, according to a survey, ranked by the percentage of people who said, “Please don’t talk about that!”
Proper workplace etiquette can smooth out your day-to-day experience and give your reputation a boost. Jacquelyn Smith, writing for Business Insider, shares some tips to follow.
