Saturday, February 28, 2009

Things Not to Share with Your Co-workers

1. Salary Information
What you earn is between you and Human Resources, Solovic said. The disclosure indicates you are not able to maintain credibility.


2. Medical history
"Nobody is taking care of their pain, their latest operation, your infertility woes or the contents of your medicine cabinet", Lopeke says. For your employer, your constant medical issues make you seem expensive, high-risk employee.


3. Gossip
What you're gossiping with will undoubtedly tell others what you said, Solovic said. Plus, if the worker is gossiping with you, the more likely he or she will gossip about you.


4. Job Complaints
Constant complaints about your work, stress levels and the company quickly make you such a man who never gets invited to dinner, Solovic warns. If you do not agree with company policy and procedures, address it through official channels or move on.


5. The cost of buying
The spirit of keeping pace with the worse is alive and well in the workplace, Lopeke said, but you do not want others speculating on the life you live, or if you live outside of your salary bracket.


6. Intimate details
Do not share intimate details about your personal life. Co-workers can and will use that information against you, Solovic said.


7. Politics and religion
"People have a strong and passionate views on both topics", Solovic said. You can dispose of the staff member or a negative way that could affect your career.


8. Lifestyle changes
Breakups, divorces and baby planning decisions should be shared only if there is a need to know, Lopeke said. Otherwise, others will speak for your capabilities, desires and limitations on the availability, whether there is any truth of their assumptions or not.


9. Blogs or social network profile
What you say in the social networking community or in your personal blog, perhaps even more damage than what you say in person, Solovic warns. "Observations on the network, you can see many eyes. Outbursts of anger, when you're having a bad day ... can blow up in your face."


10. Negative views of colleagues
If you do not agree with one of the workers' lives, wardrobe or professional abilities to confront an individual, or keep it yourself, Lopeke said. Workplace, not the place for disputes.


11. Hangovers and wild weekend
This is ideal for entertainment on weekends, but do not talk about his wild adventures on Monday, Solovic advises. This information can make you look unprofessional and unreliable.


12. Personal problems and relationships - in and out of the office
"Do not marry and volatile romances spell instability to an employer", Lopeke says. Office romances lead to gossip and broken hearts, so it is best avoided. "The safest way to play is to follow the rule, 'Never get honey, where you get your money."


13. Off-color or racially charged comments
We can assume that your employee will not be offended or something seems funny, but you probably will not, Solovic said. Never take that risk. Moreover, even if you know some of your colleagues do not see your comment, do not talk about it at work. More easily overhear.

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