Worxbee

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In a distanced environment, communication is the foundation of successful working relationships. If not managed effectively, the virtual environment can be prone to miscommunication. Agree on a communication system In a remote environment, clear communication begins with an effective system and channels through which to communicate.

Project Management 122

Project Management Environment Email Etiquette 122

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.

Etiquette 40

Etiquette Temping Gossip Job Hunting 40

BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Before 2020, employee monitoring in a traditional office environment was pretty straightforward. 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.

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Filing 2020 Suppliers Social Media 52

Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Most of the companies are considering a remote work model and with that recruiters have started contemplating innovative ways to hire talent remotely. Create a Step-by-Step Game Plan Working in a remote environment can often feel cluttered and undisciplined. Read more: A recruiter’s etiquette guide to remote hiring.

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2022 Social Media Interviewing Collaborate 64

BioTeams

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

We do this by looking at how Nature has employed the oldest and most evolved form of biological signalling, using chemicals to communicate through smell and taste, but appropriating it for the organisational context. Wikipedia defines this as a mechanism of indirect coordination, through the environment, between agents or actions.

2019 65

2019 Collaborate Etiquette Time Zones 65

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

That makes sense, but can this system be applied to other information, like monthly bills, tax returns, staff, legal issues, normal company information? This way, you can keep track of all files in any way, shape or form. B eing able to retrieve the data is more important than an organized alphabetized file drawer.

Filing 100

Filing 2008 Cubicle 2007 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You have to show your executive and business owner how investing in your development will benefit them or the company. All the more reason you have to show your executive the benefits you will drive; the benefits your executive will derive from sending you and how the company will benefit. It can be a very hard sell.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

If employees are walking around screaming or cursing, that’s obviously going to distract customers and lead them to form negative impressions of your company. The environment is respectable. Employees speak properly. Employees are empowered to do what’s necessary. it’s going to defeat purpose.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette 2006 Restaurants 40

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

With only 15 employees, Achille says that “we don’t go into a hiring decision lightly in this economy,” and says no company can afford to put money into training new workers – those dollars are reserved for “top talent,” she says. The problem is that now employers don’t have the luxury of letting employees learn on the job.”

2009 100

2009 AT&T Mentoring Skills 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

For my readers from other countries, you will note there is a section for foreign dignitaries and if you click on that it will give you the proper form to address just about anyone in the world. Another helpful site I refer to for protocol on addressing officials is www.formsofaddress.info. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

We don’t really do formalized reviews like most companies do anymore. I don’t think anyone in the company, from the people writing in the reviews to the people getting reviews or whatever, I don’t think anyone really enjoyed it. You can read part one of the interview here , part two here , and part three here. It’s a little different.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Customer Service Skills Goals 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

In its simplest form minutes are a record of discussion, decisions and actions to be taken and the date by when it needs to be completed. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Agenda IAAP 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

If you have a few ideas or requests in your e-mail, it is best to set it out in point form so the person does not have to dig for it. Robbs drivers license; - A completed application form; and - a cheque or money order in the amount of $10 made out to the Ministry of Heath." Point being. ► February (5) We did it Canada!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

When he is in the office it is good, at least I have company. My company is moving to a new space with a more open concept and I am looking forward to it. Where I used to work we had a Mailroom and I would plunk what I needed in a tray with a form to tell them how I wanted it to turn out and return to get it when it was finished.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

I only use this if I have a form or something that I always want the current date on it. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2009 IAAP 2008 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

If there are forms that need to filled in and it has a due date in June, I put those forms in the June folder with a bf date on it for a week before it is due. I create a corresponding Task reminder and write something like this: WAITBIN need to prepare form for production by March 23rd. ► February (5) We did it Canada!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Pay attention or it could cost your company money. It was going to cost our company $5,000 plus in cancellation fees. Food, food and more food If your event requires food the venue will send you a banqet event form and you will need to estimate the amount of food you need. It could save your company some money.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Put it in a folder for your boss’s signature in completed form, i.e. envelope clipped to letter and attachments. If you are sending the letter by regular mail, courier or registered mail, make sure you have the proper postage, courier slips or forms filled out. I usually put a sticky note on it for that as well.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

All important information, but I knew I couldnt possibly retain much of what I was looking at in one sitting so I started to cheat and flip through a few tabs because I had to sign a form that I read the manual. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 Administrative Professionals 100