Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. The lady that disapproved used to work for a very corporate company and happened to be my boss because she was the CEO's assistant. The link is that original post.

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Worxbee

DECEMBER 6, 2021

It’s not generally good etiquette to try calling in without a booked meeting. You might assume they mean NFL and book tickets for a game coming up in the client’s city this weekend, but what if they meant an alternative definition of football? For example, by having “to do” at the front of the subject line. Context is important! #5.

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BioTeams

JUNE 30, 2020

Re-inventing the value chain within executive teams now occur virtually, involve everyone in the organisation and virtual meeting toll Zoom has definitely inherited some great PR, user adoption and a booming share price as a result! You can say that Zoom has how replaced the conference table everywhere.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 3, 2007

Our technology is moving ahead full speed, but it seems our etiquette is lagging behind. Every time we turn around there's another article on etiquette. Why does all our good etiquette sense go out the window just because we are a cell phone? In the workplace it is a definite no-no. Do we need it?

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Yet, the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 threw a wrench into this tried and true system for most companies. Beyond that, droves of companies that were inexperienced with remote work were creating monitoring policies for the first time. companies either already using a hybrid approach or planning to incorporate one in the future.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

She is the largest share holder of the company, obviously. Heres the link: www.findaseminar.com/administrative-seminars.html Also, one other thing I wanted to mention is that the company that I work at has online courses that I can take. This definitely helped my position. I found your blog. We have a series of 1-hr.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

This can boost company credibility and advertise itself in a global way. Internal blogging refers to employees writing blogs that are stored on an intranet or company server. Only the employees within that company can view the information that they write. Try to keep to a niche of a topic that you are very well versed in.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 26, 2007

It's obvious that e-mail is here to stay, yet you say few companies really educate workers about how and why to use it. We can’t leave the training up to companies alone. Is that the only reason that e-mail has gotten so out of control? No, there are other reasons. They tempt me to respond, “I understood you the first time.”

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. There is a good purpose for them and they are definitely useful in a business setting. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. I usually snap my fingers and say "Hey, over here!" We joke about it, but it is distracting.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Culture is how an organization operates whether you chalk it up to customs, attitudes, or etiquette. It’s difficult to define because every business has a culture, but how effectively does it serve a company, and if we want to transform our culture can we really do it? Do we want to deliver a better or different product?

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2007

If I find a really great or juicy story, I will definitely post it on here. Many online companies provide webhosting domain but a thorough knowledge is required to purchase it. I realized that blogging is great, but you have to try to have a life outside of the computer world as well. I will try to write posts when my time permits.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

I have been an admin for about five-and-a-half years and have worked in a construction company, an investment firm and for a large publishing firm. I feel as if I have created a historic moment within the company, by (most likely) becoming its first male administrative assistant.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

This definitely saves you time and money, so that you can focus on doing whats most important to your business - making money. The downfall of outsourcing is that youre not sure if the quality of the work will be presented, since you are relying one someone or a company to do the work for you and might not be to your standards.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 15, 2008

Work is work, which can definitely be fulfilling, which I have to admit, is great in my life. I went through quite a few companies before I found my dream job. There is life outside of the office, but of course, you need to go to work to get your bread and butter.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 3, 2008

However, before you route mail through any other service, or route mail from another service to your work e-mail, youll want to be sure that you are not violating any company security restrictions. This will definitely make a difference to whether this should be an approach to take.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Well, behind every important business person, whether they be the head of a Fortune 500 company, a movie star or even The President of the United States, they all need an assistant to help them manage their responsibilities. Why do we not use their full name?

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Service Untitled

AUGUST 5, 2010

It saves the company a huge amount of time, and keeps people happy. Some companies think that customer service representatives do not learn skills from abstract situations taught in seminars and training classes, but I witnessed an interesting experience yesterday that had been learned and mastered well. photo credit: TheTruthAbout.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2010

You won’t make any friends in business if you don’t respect the basic rules of etiquette, and this is certainly one of the most important. No matter how you feel about the job or the company you’re leaving, it still provided you with a paycheck and the experience you needed to get to this next step.

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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Where exactly escalations originate from depends a lot on the particular company and how its customer service organization is setup. Other customer service managers (typically those in larger companies) spend most of their day working on big initiatives and customer service strategy. This is a valid point as well. Focusing on strategy.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 15, 2010

When an employee reaches a five, ten, twenty year or more milestone in the company, or has achieved additional certification or education, special recognition is appropriate. Depending on the company policy, budget or protocol, definitive rewards keep employees striving towards the next level.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 18, 2014

I will be supporting the President and VP of a company which has been established for quite some time and has a great reputation. The Definitive Executive Assistant and Managerial Handbook by Sue France Emily Post’s The Etiquette Advantage in Business (Anything she does is always valuable.) Performance jitters maybe.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

That definitely can be a challenge. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural?

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 15, 2010

I have noticed similar introductory campaigns for cellphone companies, cable companies, credit card balance transfers, and even local department stores. I think companies need to see the difference based on a consumer’s purchasing power. This isn’t just an isolated case either.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Another helpful site I refer to for protocol on addressing officials is www.formsofaddress.info. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

It will definitely be added to My Favourites on the side bar of the blog under Spelling. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

If I am told that I should have it in the next few weeks, or can expect to receive it in a couple of months, that doesn’t really help me with my follow up as it is not a definite date. I can only guess when I might get it. I would prefer they say you will have it by March 4th. That I can track. Dates are important.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Lynn was in good company as some notable winners of the 2010 Stevie® Awards included: - Executive of the Year: Lawrence J. Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle - Best Overall Company of the Year: Apple Inc. Morgan Chase & Co. Lynn has worked at HPTI for 8 ½ years and was thrilled to be recognized at this level.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. As you previously stated, this is a great way to not only meet new people but you can expand your list of contacts to include the new assistant. I have found this practice to pay off big just when you need it!

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Service Untitled

MARCH 22, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives B&H Customer Service Douglas March 22, 2010 Culture , Customer Service , Little Things, Big Differences , Specific Companies 3 Comments When I was in New York last week, I visited the famous B&H Photo Video electronics store on Manhattan’s West Side.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Administrative assistants do more than just assist with the day-to-day activities of a company – in fact, for most employers, they’re Person Fridays without whom nothing gets done. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 February, 2009 Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Big companies are going down the tubes, people are losing their jobs and all of us are wondering what the future holds for us and is there hope that we will keep our job? Networking within your own company is a great way to keep your current job or secure a future one. The world economy seems to be having a melt down. Be thankful.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

The cards are all made with recycled paper and you can even include a gift if you like and this company will send it off for you. It is an American based company and I am in Canada, but the cards I sent were all received within a week. To send to clients of your company. What a convenient way to send cards.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

When I looked on Google different companies were calling it different things, but PowerPoint Remote or Presentation Remote does help. After reading the article on the "remote clicker", which is what I used to call it, I asked John in the cubicle beside me. We looked in a catalogue and found it. It's called a Presentation Remote.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

I am hooked already and this will definitely go into my Favourites under 411 Look up as well as on speed dial on my cell, home and work phone. I chose details and was given the street address and phone number and I still had the option of having my call put through to the store number. Oh yeah, did I mention, its free.Try it, youll like it!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

Yes, yes and yes, but I would definitely recommend college or business school as it gives you the edge. I know many sort of "fall" into this profession, but are there people out there who CHOOSE to go into this field? Thanks-in-advance! April 09, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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