Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Marilyn Pincus is a talented author and business etiquette expert. Arrive at the office in an outfit that could double as clothing worn to clean a garage and do it when out-of-town company executives are visiting and imagine the fall-out. Awareness” is a subtle component of good Business Etiquette. That’s the good news!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 14, 2010

Work With Stephanie « 5 Easy Ways Kick-Start Your Daily Personal Productivity | Main | Grow Your Productivity by Hours a Day » Your Etiquette Practice Could be Killing Your Productivity Today I received a really nice note from one of my contacts, Amy Humphreys, at Illinois State University. 

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 17, 2010

Thursday, June 17, 2010 Proper Business Dining Etiquette I have been to lunches and dinners where people inadvertently take the wrong glass, use the wrong utensil with the meal, or display improper dining etiquette, such as starting to eat before everyone is served or talking with their mouth full. Need a speaker/presenter?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Expensive doesn't always mean better; in fact most of the time buying the boss a pricey present can make you look bad. First, you should know your company's gifting policies. So where do you begin when it comes to gifting your boss? We went to Jacqueline Whitmore, founder of etiquetteexpert.com , who went over some gifting guidelines.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Expensive doesn't always mean better; in fact most of the time buying the boss a pricey present can make you look bad. First, you should know your company's gifting policies. So where do you begin when it comes to gifting your boss? We went to Jacqueline Whitmore, founder of etiquetteexpert.com , who went over some gifting guidelines.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 10, 2018

A recent survey finds respondents say that it's proper etiquette to put your phone away in meetings but 53% of them keep it out. Others will say they'd go insane if they couldn't play Candy Crush on their phones during boring presentations or they need to keep up with emails because meetings are such a drain on their day.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 27, 2012

The results led to our first “ Email etiquette ” story. In an organization that is a multicultural company, it’s easy to get surnames and first names mixed up. Admin Assistant for Carlene Ellis, VP, Education, and is presently supporting Rosalind Hudnell in Corporate Diversity. Henry,” “Scott,” or “Boris”). Pamela has been a Sr.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Great company culture is the secret to a steady and successful business. In terms of candidate experience, work culture significantly affects candidates as 46% of job seekers cite company culture as very important when applying to a company. Read more: A recruiter's etiquette guide to remote hiring.

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Worxbee

DECEMBER 20, 2021

One thing to know about algorithms is that they’re only as good as the data set they are presented with to screen for, which can sometimes mean good candidates get passed by. Candidates don’t get a sense of the values and culture of the company. Talk to us about finding the right match for your company. Exciting projects?

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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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 8, 2013

This company is so ginormous I am having a dizzy time of trying to wrap my brain around what all they do – various forms of power, civil engineering, and then the IT services side of it. It’s sort of a neat role too because the company has no other support roles in the US. You don’t want to annoy the EA or that company.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

I understand we covered a TON of material in a short period of time, so please feel free to review the recorded presentation. My company has a corporate travel agency, how do I use TRAVO? Take a moment to review Joan’s video about Webinar Etiquette in advance. As mentioned, we’re here for you as well.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

In February all colleagues (also the new ones) are invited at a company event in New Orleans, Louisiana. About Ask an Admin: Ask an Admin will be a weekly post on our blog that presents a question that you or a fellow administrative professional submitted to us. And a whole business week full of work and leisure events.

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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? Do we need it? Silence the phone or turn the phone off in public places.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2013

Travel Association found that 57% of business travelers say trimming their travel budget during the economic doldrums hurt their company''s performance. Rossi, a business etiquette coach, says if you''re reticent about approaching strangers on the road to make a business contact, try these tips: • Be observant.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Happy cheerful colleagues celebrating christmas party in office smiling giving presents. You’ve seen the looks on your employees’ faces when they all open the exact same pencil set or company tote bag and you don’t want to repeat that ever again.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Save your company money wherever you can. Remember, if you have to do something over, you are costing your company money. Put together a presentation showing your executive the benefits of the training. It may seem like it takes forever, but it will eventually end. Focus on what you can do today. Spend but spend wisely.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 19, 2011

This article from 2008 states that Nielsen Mobile of the Nielsen Company reported the average mobile user sends 357 text messages to 204 voice calls (incoming or outgoing). The questions arise, when we begin to think about applying traditional etiquette rules to this progressive style of communication. Can we text an RSVP?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Unfortunately, with my company, we have a standard template that we use and cant change it. www.conetrees.com/2008/10/downloads/clean-elegant-presentation-template Posted on 12 October, 2008 1:34 PM The Professional Assistant Hi Feng Liang, Thanks for the comment. Click on the particular template that you want to use and voila!

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. In a recent survey, 624 respondents presented 230 different titles!

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. In a recent survey, 624 respondents presented 230 different titles!

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Ford claims that going to a dealer for work outside of the new warranty period may initially present as being more expensive, however in the long run the dealers have better processes, training, and parts as to Ford products. Customer relationships are based on a company’s service especially in the auto industry.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Some people in the office were trying to get the remote working as we had a PowerPoint presentation coming up and were calling it things like remote thingy , remote slide clicker, wireless mouse so I finally asked, "Does anyone know what the official name for that thing is?" It's called a Presentation Remote. Thanks Patty.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2015

It is in regards to an article I had read a while back called: E-mail Overload Costs Companies Billions in Lost Productivity. While technology has dramatically changed our lives and provides many benefits, it also presents challenges. Follow our Company Page on LinkedIn. I am going to address both—opportunities and dangers.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009 Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In-person, “Snail&# Mail/Memos Have you ever received an email from someone who just started at the company asking you to do something and you haven’t been introduced? Need a speaker/presenter? Contact Ms.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

These are all things you can work on and find a way to present a more professional voice and demeanor over the phone. Make sure before the interview ends that you have verified all the contact information, such as the correct spelling of the interviewer's name, the company address, phone number, e-mail, etc.,

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

I was in a workshop today on presentation skills and one of the things they had us do was present something to the group while they filmed us. Other than the extra work I need to do at the gym to tone up and trim down, I saw some good qualities as well and it was helpful to see myself present. Thanks Anonymous for sharing.

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Service Untitled

MAY 26, 2010

Guest Writer May 26, 2010 Culture , Little Things, Big Differences , Specific Companies No Comments We’ve all heard the saying “it starts at the top.” Typically, it’s in reference to how the attitudes of company leaders determine the attitudes of that company’s staff members.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 30, 2009

Odland said that if everyone at Office Depot knew as much as he did (in terms of cause and effects, how actions fit in with the rest of the company, etc.), the company would be much more cohesive and efficient. Think about some of the ways you can share more company information with your employees.

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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.

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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. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. Other times we will be talking and I notice his eyes moving to his BlackBerry and I will see he is no longer paying attention to me, but reading emails instead.

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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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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

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. This definitely saves you time and money, so that you can focus on doing whats most important to your business - making money.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 25, 2010

It helped companies maintain and improve customer relationships and hone in on the most successful and promising target audiences. The expansion of the social media therefore requires companies to be aware of what is being said about them and who is saying what about them. It can give the names of their children or favorite charities.

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

A company can generate a monthly newsletter. Especially interesting to readers are customer comments and suggestions, and here presents the opportunity to create customer loyalty. Especially interesting to readers are customer comments and suggestions, and here presents the opportunity to create customer loyalty.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. Last Name: Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk to me about the Position Applied For with XXX Company.

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Cheryl September 07, 2010 Customer Satisfaction , Specific Companies No Comments Customer loyalty is the attitude of a customer when he purchases a particular product of a particular brand over another. In order to gain a customer’s loyalty, the brand has to be trusted and presented as trustworthy, competent, efficient, and intelligent.

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