Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. One of the things they recommended to executives was to use their electronic calendar to leave themselves reminders. . -- Wait a minute! I guess he thought I needed the help.

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Success

JANUARY 7, 2023

According to a 2019 study published in Sleep Medicine , when night owls began to consistently shift their “sleep/wake timings” by two hours, they showed “significant improvements to self-reported depression and stress, as well as improved cognitive… performance measures,” among other benefits. Implement your new skills and make them routine.

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Success

AUGUST 19, 2021

They’re used to dissecting financial reports and making data-driven decisions in their day-to-day lives. Perhaps you can join their leadership team meeting as a guest presenter, add time to the calendar of an empathetic vice president, or check in with HR to see what they recommend. Back up your concerns with data.

Policies 354

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Here are some common areas where the roles differ: Experience A senior executive assistant will usually have several years of experience (at least 5-10) working as an executive assistant, or in a general administrative role that developed their skills. This criterion is, again, something that varies between organizations.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

If you’re going to implement this across calendars and digital tools that overlap with others, it’s important to discuss it and create something that makes sense to everyone on your team. In Microsoft Office, categories carry across email, tasks, and calendar. When I see a red block on my calendar, I know it’s a speaking event.

Management 52

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Executive Assistant Job Requirements Essential Skills and Qualifications Communication skills: The importance of concise and effective communication in writing and speaking for an EA cannot be overstated. Implement skill assessments to objectively measure candidates’ abilities.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The demand for efficiency is at an all-time high, and as organizations grow and become more complex, skilled administrative professionals are needed now more than ever. Complex travel arrangements, calendar management, and keeping up with technical innovations are only part of what an excellent executive assistant needs to do for you.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2014

I have written a lot about diary management over the years, which is not surprising when you think assistants spend at the very least a third of their day organising their manager’s calendars. Prior to confirming a meeting in the calendar always look at what your boss has schedule either side of the meeting.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Interpersonal & Communications skills Communication is essential to being successful with office manager responsibilities. Time management skills A person who doesn't manage their time properly will be overwhelmed by the amount of work that piles up. They may also be required to offer secretarial support to senior stakeholders.

Management 52

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

According to a report by McKinsey Global Institute , automation of repetitive aspects can save six or more hours a week — almost a full workday. Thankfully, coworking apps have emerged as a solution to simplify and streamline operations, allowing hub owners to focus on what matters most: building a successful business.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

Some of the tasks that executive assistants can take on include: Become your right-hand gatekeeper by managing complex personal and professional calendars and scheduling internal and external meetings. They can take on key responsibilities and duties right off the bat, leaving you with time to focus on what’s most important for the business.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

come in on Saturdays and had 10 Directors reporting to him. Daily Calendars. It is easy to place a wrong time or wrong date on a calendar. Or because so many executives are independent, they place events on their own calendars and forget to inform their administrative partner. WHAT WOULD WE TALK ABOUT? Upcoming Travel.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The demand for highly-skilled, tech-savvy, multitasking administrative professionals who perform business and personal tasks has become so great that a new position is trending—the Executive/Personal Assistant (EA/PA). What if you need someone to do both?

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On The Job

MARCH 16, 2016

If the boss is ignoring you because he's an introvert and would rather spend time with his cat than with you, then you aren't getting the feedback you need to grow in your job and develop key skills. Instead, be proactive and get some time on her calendar for a one-on-one meeting. Ask questions.

Calendars 100

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And collaboration overload isn’t just about the meetings that fill up our calendars — it’s also the endless emails, Slacks, reports and work that every new project generates. Scott, one leader I met, was always trying to help people, from his direct reports to his bosses. Trigger #5: The need to be right.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

There are so many ways we can help them with this from managing their calendar effectively, minimising interruptions and generally keeping them on track. The same applies for board papers and board level reports. Email and diary management. Assistants should manage all of their executive’s emails.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 2, 2014

Again it is a digital notebook but it also has an automated To-Do organiser which syncs with calendars and address books. Through Meeting Gold meetings can be created, sent to the participant’s calendars, agendas can be created and changed prior to the meeting. Meeting Gold - £6.99. Meeting Gold - £6.99.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 28, 2015

Own the calendar. Problems often arise when both you and your boss adjust and maintain your boss’ calendar. If the meeting follows a deadline for an important report, will your boss be in the right frame of mind? Research suggests that we’re all far more likely to complete something if it’s in our calendar.

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Ideas.Ted

JULY 8, 2021

The next day, my home state of California reported its first coronavirus death, and a week later, schools, businesses and public spaces across America began closing. No company just lopped a day off their calendar. My book about the move towards four-day workweek, Shorter , was published in the US in early March 2020.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Give your team progress reports on a regular basis so they can measure their success and see the tangible results of their efforts. Put team events on your calendar, like a team building day outside the office, an appreciation dinner, a holiday party, and a company outing. Share Results. Help them bloom.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The president of the nonprofit where she volunteered as a personal finance educator for kids wanted her for a new role as a financial management consultant, where she would help people with their budgets and credit reports. In the years that followed, Washington built a booming seven-figure real estate and mortgage brokerage.

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Worxbee

AUGUST 9, 2021

Those in management roles often need someone with the executive assistant skill set to take care of day-to-day, smooth operations. EAs can manage a calendar of development activities and make sure that the executive director meets key dates (such as grant deadlines). EAs are good at managing the details.

Budget 52

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

While Executive Assistant responsibilities can vary greatly from one employer to another, the common thread is that a great Executive Assistant must be able to handle anything that is thrown at them with grace and skill. Strong technical skills are an absolute must in this position.

PowerPoint 52

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Allwork

JANUARY 15, 2024

And all of those sort of things are contributing to reported levels of burnout within our workforce. If your workforce is reporting levels of stress or burnout. I just read a lengthy report and article on the three day work week and the motivation for that was add AI to the four day work week and an individual in proper positions.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2010

In those days I was an office manager with 3 people reporting to me and my salary was growing at less than 3% per year. I have grown and developed my skills, my knowledge and my network and have come to love this as a career of choice. It was candidly for the money. It is not just about doing what you are being asked to do.

Administrative Professionals 100

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Productivity Bits

MAY 26, 2016

If you know that a project is going to take more than one day to complete, it is advisable to break it up into sections that can be scheduled and assigned deadlines on your calendar. Touch typing involves muscle memory, the same skill involved in learning to play a musical instrument.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2010

In those days I was an office manager with 3 people reporting to me and my salary was growing at less than 3% per year. I have grown and developed my skills, my knowledge and my network and have come to love this as a career of choice. It was candidly for the money. It is not just about doing what you are being asked to do.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Project Management Calendars Salary 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 11, 2011

Consulting is simply selling your knowledge and information about your area of expertise, whether that’s a particular program or a specific skill you possess. All the knowledge and problem solving skills you’ve developed in running a successful business translate into great consulting possibilities. Troubleshooting.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 12, 2021

Far too much rests on your shoulders to let calendar planning, telephone calls, travel booking, and other administrative responsibilities interfere with your performance. But without these jobs, many executives are left to create their travel plans, file expense reports, and schedule meetings. Since 2000, More than 1.6

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BMT Office Administration

MAY 30, 2022

Under the Equal Pay Act, the jobs being compared must require substantially equal skill, effort, and responsibility and be performed under similar working conditions within the same establishment. Report new hires to the state. Employers must report new hires or newly rehired employees to their state within 20 calendar days.

Payroll 52

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content.

2014 100

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. Skills related objectives. To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Productivity Bits

MAY 5, 2016

It’s not a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of good time management skills. Kayla Matthews is a productivity blogger and calendar-planning enthusiast. Assignments. Phone calls. Some days the demands of the job seem never-ending. A hectic day now and then is manageable. String too many together, though, and you risk burnout.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A 1099 is a form used to report non- employee compensation. Employers must send Copy A of Form W-2 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) to report the wages paid and taxes collected for their employees during the previous calendar year. What is a 1099? Employers also have to send a copy of the W-2 to the employee.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 7, 2014

It becomes an important relationship-building gesture as well as a statement about my time management skills. Calendar everything and stick to it. Bring highly-skilled people into your company who can take things off your plate, whether it’s client-related or work that needs to be done for your own business. Guess what?

Management 100

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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 26, 2021

Keeping track of meetings, reports, new business, and existing management tasks can be incredibly draining and lower your overall productivity. Virtual Assistants can take over recurring tasks such as newsletter management, follow-up emails, calendar management and travel plans so that you don’t have to. Lower overhead and training.

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