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Assistants as information managers

Practically Perfect PA

Back in 2013 HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland released the Management Assistant 2020 report , which detailed how the role of an Assistant will change by 2020. One of the predictions centred around the idea that Assistants would become information managers in their organisations.

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3 Companies That Give Back to the Community Year-Round

Success

This hashtag-driven holiday generated $3.1 You have to be the kind of person that reacts to that information in a certain way… Pretty much our first reaction was, ‘Why?’ The duo started asking questions and volunteering and eventually founded their business in 2013. billion for U.S.-based

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What can assistants expect in 2013

Practically Perfect PA

Well 2012 is over and done with and we are now already two days into 2013. Over the holidays I´ve been thinking about the year ahead and have lots of exciting things planned which will keep me busy. In honour of it now being 2013 I´ve got 13 things I think we can expect to see in the year ahead. Role diversification.

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The 2013 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide

Productivityist

This year I decided to offer holiday shoppers a bit more time to explore possible gift ideas for the productivity enthusiast — aka the "productivityist" — in their lives. The Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide for 2013 may be a long read, but it may just spark some gift ideas you hadn''t considered. Apps Information'

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3 Ways to Master Manage Stress During the Holidays

Office Dynamics

Here’s a helpful suggestion: If you’re bringing a holiday treat to the office, remove it from your desk (where co-workers will congregate) and put it in a common area, such as the lunch room, so your kind act doesn’t unintentionally thwart your productivity and create unwanted stress for you. Limit interruptions. Learn more.

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Administrative/Clerical: Aiming for the End of the Year

Office Dynamics

The fourth quarter of 2013 is fast approaching, so now is a good time to start preparing for the end of the year. Doing so will help you avoid the hassle of rushing to get things done during the holiday season. If you wait until it gets closer to the holiday season, you might not be able to get the venue or caterer you want.

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Celebrating the Season? Preserve Your Professional Image

Office Dynamics

NOTE: Monday Motivators will be taking a holiday break for Christmas (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1). Specifically, that topic is “appropriate behavior at holiday business functions.”. It’s the holidays! Happy holidays – and a Happy New Year, too! See you next on January 6, 2013.

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