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In-Depth Guide to the Timesheet Approval Process

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In fact, this is why human resources professionals still refer to clock-in times as ‘punches.’ Recordkeeping for legal requirements. This is actually a legal requirement mandated by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), so it’s not a step you’ll want to skip. In the old days, this involved ‘punching’ a physical time card.

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We live in an Acronym Happy World.

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And who bothers writing out the words e-mail, TV, ASAP or FYI when everyone will know what you mean anyway? Speaking of initialisms, have you noticed that in many offices, in the e-mail salutation, they refer to people either by their first initial or first and last initial, i.e. Hi P or Hi PR. Back to the drawing board.

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Ep 247: Email Management for Executive Assistants

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DON’T FEEL BAD FOR NOT REPLYING RIGHT AWAY Personally, I like to reply to emails ASAP because assistants should strive to make responsiveness one of our key skills. Now, some of you might not be able to get access to your exec- utive’s inbox because of a company-wide policy, or legal or security reasons.

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Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me

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I dont mind being referred to as someones assistant. My current boss always refers to me as his colleague, both to those within our company and to external contacts when referring them to me. I tend to use the term boss when I refer to my employer. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Monty Python Officeland

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With references like these how can I lose? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 July, 2009 Monty Python Officeland One of my former bosses said working with me was like being in a Monty Python movie. My current boss says we get along like a house on fire.

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

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Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. As you previously stated, this is a great way to not only meet new people but you can expand your list of contacts to include the new assistant. 23, 1 p.m.

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

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I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!