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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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economy up to $187 billion every year between lost productivity and health care and medical costs. Instigate laughter around the office by hanging a joke-of-the-day calendar in a common area or having a contest to name office equipment in humorous ways. “I Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S.

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12 Efficiency Secrets of the World’s Busiest People

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Most achievers have no trouble codifying clear goals but then let time-sucking “opportunities” creep into calendars. The standard disclaimer applies: this is not medical advice, talk to your doctor before you try any of these current favorites of some of the highest achievers in Silicon Valley. Leverage health hacks.

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Snail Mail 101

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Republished by Blog Post Promoter Ah, the plague of the daily mail. Similarly, one of you may be responsible for social engagements and medical appointments. Put in your in box anything that requires you to take some action, whether it’s filling out a form, making a call or adding activities to your calendar. old catalogs.

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30 Minutes to Less Clutter

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In the medical world, triage is used when there are many patients and limited resources. To do for event flyer: Add event to calendar and make a note to RSVP (if necessary) on calendar several days before. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post 30 Minutes to Less Clutter appeared first on Clutter Coach.

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

This could include sympathy cards, thank you cards, birthday cards, congratulations on a promotion, a card to reconnect with a client you havent heard from in awhile, or many other reasons. I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about. To send to clients of your company.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I have been an Executive Assistant for over 10 years, and am now working for a Vice President in an academic medical center. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. I've worked for him for 2 years, and recently I learned his boss is being replaced.

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

If you can prove yourself as a good worker you can go up through the ranks and because they already know how you work, they are more apt to promote you. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Minute taking made easier.