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When Hybrid Work Just Becomes Work

Allwork

The implications of Bloom’s assertion are wide and profound. The maturity of the digital workplace — Zoom, Slack, Asana, Teams, VPNs, Google Workplace, Mural, Miro, etc. — Rather, look at the “how to” guides that 100% remote companies like Zapier , Automattic , and GitLab have openly shared before and since the pandemic.

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Skills required to be a good minute taker

Practically Perfect PA

Check out my post here for tips on how to listen for the message. Assertiveness. This information can come from the meeting background papers, talking to people, Googling and keeping up-to-date by reading articles from within your organisation. This post will help you work with the chairman to make this task easier.

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Day in the life: Donna Lindsay

Practically Perfect PA

Donna recently spoke at the Assist Conference and had loads of advice for the audience on how to deal with confidential matters and remain discrete. Regarding training I would recommend every PA undertakes time management, assertiveness and minute taking courses. Donna also won last year’s Scottish PA of the Year.

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How to Have a Positive Attitude at Work (While Still Being Yourself)

Eat Your Career

Now, let me also be clear: Voicing a dissenting opinion, speaking assertively and saying “no” are not inherently negative. Post on Google Buzz. The workplace is a living, breathing organism and everyone impacts it. Your negative attitude can bring down the entire thing. It’s as contagious as an airborne virus. Share this on Facebook.

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How to Find Your Voice at Work

Eat Your Career

While you want to demonstrate assertiveness, you need to balance it with respect. Learn how to speak concisely. Post on Google Buzz. If you feel others shifting away from you, getting nervous or antsy, or simply not paying attention, tune into yourself and make adjustments as needed. Back It Up. Photo Credit: ganaronic (Flickr).

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How do I Deal with an Executive that Always Says Yes? – Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

I’m struggling since the new CEO started in November, I have a Google doc with all of the requests have come through, ranked them via importance. These emails will include work advice, life advice, and sometimes how to find that good balance. To subscribe to Monday Motivators please click the button below. Monday Motivators.

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As Sage Goes Down Others Need A Reality Check. | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Starting a Small Business? What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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