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I gave at the office

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Whether they had or hadn`t I was never sure, but I know today that offices do fundraise for charities and workers are happy to participate. Whether they had or hadn`t I was never sure, but I know today that offices do fundraise for charities and workers are happy to participate. He raised over $1,000. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

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My boss, like most bosses these days, is very tied to his BlackBerry and if we are having a meeting and his phone rings, he just cant help but look and see who it is. Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology.

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Writing when you don't know what you're talking about.

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© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 November, 2008 Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking about. My boss tells me I should be able to write a letter or a report on something even if I dont know the subject that well. I interviewed my friend who is a minute taker. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

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What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? If you ever have an opportunity to meet him, you should call him Mr. President or Sir and if you are writing correspondence you would write Dear Mr. Our role is important to the success of executives and managers everywhere. Why do we not use their full name?

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

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Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. Lynn has organized strategic events such as the companys internal trade show, all-hands meetings, the annual awards banquet, internal events and leadership off-site meetings. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Dealing in real time.

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By the same token, I appreciate it when someone lets me know by when they will have something for me and if they can’t have it done by that date, then I like it when they get back to me to say when I can expect it. So that is what I like, but it isn’t always what I get. I can only guess when I might get it.

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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

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If you don’t have e-mail folders, create some and sort messages as they are received. Manage: At the end of the day, take five minutes to create a preliminary list of priorities for the next day. Be sure to include call-back windows if you leave a message so you won’t be interrupted while working on an important task.