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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Office managers may also draft documents, help with payroll, keep an organised office environment and communicate via phone, email and fax (yes, some companies are still using fax machines).

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Cost Effective Ways to Greenify Your Business

Eco-Office Gals

Therefore, as we explore some cost-effective ways to greenify your business, just keep in mind that we’re providing suggestions on how to make your company more energy efficient, which is not only better for the environment, but your budget too: Travel differently. They are two companies that assist with mobile credit card processing.

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A Day in the Life of an Admin

The Office Professionals Place

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 A Day in the Life of an Admin Administrative Assistants can be considered the backbone of any company. Attend seminars and conferences, subscribe to professional publications, get or become a mentor, and take classes (i.e. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Lets grow together!

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

I attended the Assist Conference earlier this year. When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. We expand productivity and are brand ambassadors for our bosses, company and profession. I’m curious to know how the original Job Spec evolved.

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Communication Case #2 - the Mind Reader

The Office Professionals Place

At the conference, Stanley encounters a previous employee who left the company over a year ago for a managerial opportunity at another firm. While exchanging pleasantries, Stanley was really thinking that this guy left the company because he didnt like the staff and wasnt happy with the company.

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Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System

The Office Professionals Place

Poor Management System Do you feel as though your company does not value you as an employee? Or do you feel as though there is no room for advancement in your company? or a Poor Management System is condition that embodies many companies due to economic times, change in company practices, and company personnel.

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What do we do all day?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Any personal calls they have to make to the bank, insurance company or any personal matters, he always asks his wife to do it because he says, "You sit at your desk all day and have a phone readily available, so it is easier for you". Another friend's husband thinks the same way. Do we really sit at our desk all day?

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