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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. Some good advice to pass along: Never colour your hair the night before an event. Have a great day everyone!

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10 Apps for Administrative Productivity and Organization

Office Dynamics

As an administrative professional, you need to be productive and organized wherever you go. Time Zone Converter Apps: Time zones can be tricky, especially if you or your executive is working virtually from another state or country. I use the Time Zone Converter by TimeAndDate. The solution?

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April 22nd - Administrative Professionals' Day

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. Administrative professionals usually go about doing their work with little or no recognition. Have you ever been at an event that isnt well organized?

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The Blended Role of Executive Personal Assistants

C-Suite Assistants

High profile business leaders, individuals and professional couples with multiple homes who serve on various boards and are involved with philanthropic causes often require a personal assistant to manage their private lives. What if you need someone to do both? This role is gaining in popularity.

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Communicating With Your Manager

Office Dynamics

Or because so many executives are independent, they place events on their own calendars and forget to inform their administrative partner. Plus it is embarrassing to the executive or the administrative person who set the schedule. It’s always best to review the day’s events together. Department Issues. Status Updates.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I arrange quite a few events and have realized the importance of reading and reviewing the contracts carefully, highlighting key dates. I had an event for November 7th and the contract was signed, sealed and delivered, but then I noticed the hotel had put the wrong date on the contract. What are the dates you can cancel by?

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Just a secretary.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. I have seen some contracts for event planners and it seems like a lucrative career to get into. Now I am glad I stayed in this career because I can do all these things.