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DECEMBER 6, 2007

Heres an interesting article I found about how most employees would rather get stuck in traffic jams rather than relocate to a new home or job. Heres another article on working too much: Working to Live or Living to Work? Most people would rather commute for a longer period of time due to family reasons.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Creating a filing system can be tricky, as you need to know exactly how to file your files and what type of information you would need to be able to access quickly. One of my readers asks: I am trying to organize a file room based not on traditional alphabetical filing, but on a retrieval system. as you mentioned in your question.

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OCTOBER 23, 2008

If youre looking for more ways to be productive, take a look at my large library of articles on productivity. So the next time your boss asks you to do something around 4:30 pm, let them know that you will try to get it done quickly, but it not be your best work, as this article states. will do you wonders as well. Whats next?

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NOVEMBER 28, 2007

Heres an article I recently found on office fridge etiquette. Heres an excerpt on the article: Do not eat or drink foods that do not belong to you. Are you in a constant battle to get your food into a pint-sized fridge because others leave their food there for days on end? Do not leave food in the refrigerator to rot and smell.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2007

Heres an article I found on a fellow Administrative Assistants website for some great uses. If you are looking to take sticky notes to a new level, you can read more information about it on this article. It even covers electronic sticky notes. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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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.

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DECEMBER 14, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Friday, December 14, 2007 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , System Security D o you receive spam in your e-mail box? Do you fear that opening an e-mail will cause a virus to roam around your firms network and do some potential damage? How can you determine whats real and whats not? Youre not alone.

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OCTOBER 27, 2008

There are over 200 articles of information so far and growing. I have been running this blog for just over a year now and it has grown quite a bit, as you can tell. People have been asking me questions from time to time and I try to respond as quickly as I can to all of them.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   I've tried different systems and they don't work.    Sometimes your focus and attention challenges can be directly related to the systems you have (or don't have) in your life.    Want more ideas, check out this article. Get physical! 

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Heres an article I found on this issue, which shows quite a few peoples e-mails about some of these very problems. Do they end up talking loud on the phone while you are trying to do some work? Are you being bombarded with people walking up to your cubicle and dont have the decency to see that you are busy?

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NOVEMBER 21, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Networking , Organize , Productivity A re you in the process of looking for a job? Youd be surprised of how many people in your network are willing and able to help out. Here are some more articles on job seeking tips. Change is inevitable.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 15, 2009

This community was created as a professional development networking tool and resource to discuss topics, get answers, and information that impact todays professional. Read more articles from Dewoun on Examiner.com! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Lets grow together! Feel free to reply accordingly.

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MAY 17, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Keep reading for the short article. Tip of the week: Boost productivity with the best to-do list Residency Program Connection, May 11, 2010 Want to receive articles like this one in your inbox? Coordinators have many options when it comes to picking a to-do list system.

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DECEMBER 3, 2007

If you use a filing system for your to-dos, create folders numbered from 1 - 31. You can read more about using Outlook for tasks in this article. Also, heres a great article about time management. Try to complete tasks that need your attention within 2 - 3 business days. I used to use this at one of my old jobs.

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JULY 24, 2009

Friday, July 24, 2009 Abusing Work Hours In a recent article by Admin Pro, there is much buzz about whether to speak to the supervisor about work time that is being abused by co-workers when the supervisor is away. Read more articles from Dewoun on Examiner.com! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? I have been reading Productive and Organized for some time and the articles and tips are very effective not only for me personally but also for my business.    Since Art mentioned he had found a system that worked for him, I asked if he would be willing to share it with me. 

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AUGUST 13, 2009

Join Professional Development Organizations Joining professional organizations will give you the opportunity to network with individuals in your field. This will provide a wonderful support system, you will learn and improve skills, and have opportunities for leadership roles. Need a filing system? Get involved.

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DECEMBER 5, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Networking , Productivity D o you want to help your firm exceed in the business world? Heres another article on blogging about work: Do Your Vent About Work on Your Blog? Home About Me Advertise Want to Blog About Your Work?

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AUGUST 18, 2008

Without further a due, here is The New York Times featured article entitled, “ Shorts Crack The Code &#. It does help to wear something more comfortable, since you do feel that you can be more productive each and every day.

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MARCH 10, 2008

In my weekly recap last Friday I pointed out a Lifehack.org article arguing that the current climate for hyper-productivity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. By The Professional Assistant on Monday, March 10, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by James of Organize IT.

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OCTOBER 13, 2008

You can also read some more articles on System Security here. You can create as many macros as you wish, but remember that macros can attract viruses, so be careful when you open documents that contain macros. Whats next? Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2008

Build your own network! Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk autoresponder-marketing.simplycast.com Jason Vickers Stefan, Thanks for the great article. www.bitsofbusinessblog.com Henrik Poulsen Hi Stefan Great article on cash flow, a very important part of any. After reading.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? pamelahazelton    Franklin Covey - been using that system for 10+ years.   When you are picking a system for your planning, think about the various features and pick a tool that you are most likely to USE.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! To-Do list!

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JANUARY 3, 2011

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   They do not have systems for handling their most important areas of life.    Then use the system.    This system is the perfect location to store all of the bills you have yet to pay.   Then use the system.  Link Lineup!

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JUNE 4, 2010

Read more articles from Dewoun on Examiner.com! Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Worklife Line Chat Every Monday at 7 p.m

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Productivity Tools 75 really useful iPad tips and tricks - Updated: Save time using your new iPad with these handy tips : [link] (post) -- Graham Barlow and John Brandon pulled this article together.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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JANUARY 14, 2008

You can read about this on an article I wrote entitled “ 8 Steps to Archiving E-mails &#. 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. If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you.

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DECEMBER 11, 2007

If you read my recent article on blogging at work, read on. 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? Do you feel like you want to voice your opinion about other topics?

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OCTOBER 8, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? After reading article that taking a "luxury" break is better (happiness=better work), I no longer deny. Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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AUGUST 22, 2010

Misplaced – Develop a system Whether you are looking for a paper document or searching for an electronic file, developing an effective system will increase productivity and efficiency. • Paper Documents Use the color coded system for filing (ie. Colour code system is very effective in arranging the paper documents.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

Even if you are the type of person that exercises regularly, you could still benefit from this article. Do you feel that you can do a little extra each day to exercise? Do you feel that you deserve to have more energy during your work day? I have been working in an office setting for over a decade now.

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DECEMBER 17, 2007

Here are some more articles on e-mailing and productivity , for your reading pleasure. E-mail can be a productivity drainer, since you have to write messages back and forth so many times, yet if you call or talk to the person face to face, the issue at hand can be resolved much faster. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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DECEMBER 4, 2007

Here are some more articles on dealing with difficult co-workers: Cubicle Ettiquette Former Colleagues - Good or Bad? Don’t let your work performance suffer. Try following these 4 simple steps and you will find that your work performance will increase and hopefully, so will your salary!

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   At the beginning of the year, I read a number of blog posts and articles from people that said they would pick anywhere from 1 to 5 words to focus their year.    She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them. 

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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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JULY 6, 2010

This has been a great year, I have networked with many professionals, conducted presentations, started writing a book, hosted webinars, and provided advice to the people who matter the most in the workplace – YOU! Read more articles from Dewoun on Examiner.com! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Read more articles from Dewoun on Examiner.com! Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Worklife Line Chat Every Monday at 7 p.m

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