Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

With the increasing use of email as the first choice for business correspondence it opens a whole new world of dos and don'ts for the assistant.Here are Some Good-Sense Email Etiquette Tips: Email Salutations: Although email is less formal than writing a letter it is still polite to open with a greeting. Jane Watson of J. Who are you?

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Success

JULY 20, 2023

Holding doors, saying “please” and “thank you” and practicing good table manners—most of us are well versed in these common social etiquette behaviors. But as technology and work arrangements evolve, the rules governing workplace communication etiquette may need to do the same. So how can companies alleviate their workers’ stress?

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Tips for Company Blogs By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you blog for your company? If you read my recent article on blogging at work, read on. Do you feel like you want to voice your opinion about other topics?

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Worxbee

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There have been multiple studies regarding biases in recruitment software, with some highlighted in this CIO article. Candidates don’t get a sense of the values and culture of the company. While you might not be a fan of being on camera, it’s about etiquette and setting a professional tone. Ongoing professional development?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2010

At our local IAAP chapter dinner we heard a speaker from an etiquette protocol company Savoir-Faire and she suggested that it was very important to go to the office party because it was more about protocol and networking and how you are viewed as a team player than socializing. How about you?

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BioTeams

JUNE 30, 2020

This article outlines some simple principles that have been based on how Nature’s team work and transplanting them in ways to stay focused in virtual meetings. Zoom, however due to its ease of use and platform agnostic deployment, is now well ensconced within many companies virtual meeting arsenal.

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Ian's Messy Desk

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Even though 6 billion emails are sent every day, almost no one agrees about simple things like email etiquette, how to organize a note, or whether emails are considered private or not. The 99 tips in this article make up the best in email practices: 4.) Why is it that when it comes to emails, there are no accepted standards?

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Employing company vision in customer service training Cheryl September 21, 2010 Culture , Customer Satisfaction , Customer Service , Hiring & Training 1 Comment Every company needs a motivational vision; what you want your company to ultimately become.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 3, 2007

Our technology is moving ahead full speed, but it seems our etiquette is lagging behind. Every time we turn around there's another article on etiquette. Why does all our good etiquette sense go out the window just because we are a cell phone? Do we need it? But what about in the workplace or on public transit?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2012

Or for that article or resource you find to give you the details to make informative decisions. Glean the Internet for reputable sources of information on technology, grammar, etiquette, urban legend, news, culture, video, how-to instructions, arts, and so on. Well, don’t count on the expert to remember telling you every detail.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2013

Travel Association found that 57% of business travelers say trimming their travel budget during the economic doldrums hurt their company''s performance. Rossi, a business etiquette coach, says if you''re reticent about approaching strangers on the road to make a business contact, try these tips: • Be observant.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 18, 2017

These were paradigm-shifting moments that sharpened my sense of mission, strengthened my commitment to cultivating professional community, and expanded my vision for our potential to impact our careers, the companies we work for and the communities we serve. Ownership and Mission.

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Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

That’s why one of the feature articles in the recent Manta Sales newsletter caught my eye. The article is entitled 6 Ways to Build Rapport but it starts with a story in which the author, Larry Prevost fails to build rapport because he is trying to do too many things at once. .&# Remember Jerry Maguire ?) Introduce yourself.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 19, 2011

This article from 2008 states that Nielsen Mobile of the Nielsen Company reported the average mobile user sends 357 text messages to 204 voice calls (incoming or outgoing). The questions arise, when we begin to think about applying traditional etiquette rules to this progressive style of communication. Can we text an RSVP?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Kallout To Research Information By The Professional Assistant on Monday, October 20, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Word , Productivity , Research Y ou’re reading an article for some research that you are doing for our boss. You come across a piece of text that you are unfamiliar with. Whats next?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You have to show your executive and business owner how investing in your development will benefit them or the company. All the more reason you have to show your executive the benefits you will drive; the benefits your executive will derive from sending you and how the company will benefit. It can be a very hard sell.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

That makes sense, but can this system be applied to other information, like monthly bills, tax returns, staff, legal issues, normal company information? You can find more filing tips by reading my article entitled " 7 Steps to Improve Your Filing System ". This way, you can keep track of all files in any way, shape or form. Whats next?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2008

Here are Some Good-Sense E-mail Etiquette Tips E-mail Salutations: Although e-mail is less formal than writing a letter it is still polite to open with a greeting. Be sure to check your company email policy: Having butterflies flutter across the screen on the opening of the business e-mail may not be the image your company is looking for.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. I am a woman and therefore reserve the right to change my mind and go back and edit my articles from time to time or to update them. We joke about it, but it is distracting.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Well, behind every important business person, whether they be the head of a Fortune 500 company, a movie star or even The President of the United States, they all need an assistant to help them manage their responsibilities. Why do we not use their full name?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2008

There are over 200 articles of information so far and growing. If you feel that you want to remain anonymous, please note that I never disclose any personal information such as your name, company, etc., I have been running this blog for just over a year now and it has grown quite a bit, as you can tell.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 26, 2007

It's obvious that e-mail is here to stay, yet you say few companies really educate workers about how and why to use it. We can’t leave the training up to companies alone. For example, let’s say someone e-mails you, Anita, commending you for an article you wrote. Is that the only reason that e-mail has gotten so out of control?

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

This can boost company credibility and advertise itself in a global way. Internal blogging refers to employees writing blogs that are stored on an intranet or company server. Only the employees within that company can view the information that they write. Try to keep to a niche of a topic that you are very well versed in.

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

At the event I picked up some very practical advise and some fine contacts, but mostly it was just so energizing to be in the company of so many writers who blogged across a whole spectrum of interests (minor league hockey to sassy travel to low carbon living) but shared a real DIY passion for their causes and craft.&#

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 8, 2010

When asked if Ford might consider lifetime warranties, the company commented that longer warranties allow customers greater potential for abuse. Customer relationships are based on a company’s service especially in the auto industry. Companies can not take the customer for granted and need reliability and flexibility.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 18, 2008

It would be interesting to see how many companies would allow for this type of dress code, since quite a lot of places have client visits on a regular basis. Without further a due, here is The New York Times featured article entitled, “ Shorts Crack The Code &#. That goes for men and women.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 14, 2008

Using e-mail is a great tool, especially if you are trying to cut down on company costs via international phone calls and postage fees. Another point I would like to stress is to archive your e-mails for a certain period of time that either you or your company feels would be appropriate. At least you will have proof of it.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2015

It is in regards to an article I had read a while back called: E-mail Overload Costs Companies Billions in Lost Productivity. Follow our Company Page on LinkedIn. A White Elephant Called “e-Mail” I’m still digging through my Office Dynamics archives and found this great topic I want to share with you. Joan Burge.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2007

Affiliate marketing lets organizations advertise a companys products for a commission fee per item sold. There are many online companies which are providing web hosting services. The website design should always meet the theme of the company and its products. If its not the companys website, delete it.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2007

Intel is the first company to implement this day for its employees. Here are some more articles on e-mailing and productivity , for your reading pleasure. By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 17, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity W hat would you say about having a “No e-mail day?&#

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Home About Me Advertise What Its Like to be a Male Admin By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, September 13, 2007 Filed Under: H ere is a little blurb about myself in an article that I wrote recently: Being a male administrative assistant in a predominantly female profession is something everyone asks me about.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives How to overcome negative brand perception Cheryl October 22, 2010 Customer Satisfaction , Customer Service Experience , Specific Companies 1 Comment It’s the elephant in the room when consumers become disenchanted with a company’s brand.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009 Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In-person, “Snail&# Mail/Memos Have you ever received an email from someone who just started at the company asking you to do something and you haven’t been introduced? Read more articles from Dewoun on Examiner.com! Contact Ms.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I wrote the article The Art of Minute Taking and I had only taken minutes a few times about 25 years ago. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. I have written many articles on my blog on subjects that I knew nothing about. How did I do it?

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

From overhearing whispers in the break room with those who want to make anyone’s business their own, to witnessing gossip sessions at others’ desks, and the awkward quietness that falls when you approach the ‘cool group’ having coffee in the company cafeteria. Is it jealousy perhaps?

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2010

You won’t make any friends in business if you don’t respect the basic rules of etiquette, and this is certainly one of the most important. No matter how you feel about the job or the company you’re leaving, it still provided you with a paycheck and the experience you needed to get to this next step. Good article, Chrissy.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 25, 2010

It helped companies maintain and improve customer relationships and hone in on the most successful and promising target audiences. No longer do customers just call and speak to customer service representatives; customers speak to each other, comment on articles, research common opinions, and blog.

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