On The Job

MARCH 25, 2011

What's your rudest workplace behavior? The etiquette police who are trying to keep up with the rapidly evolving world of mobile devices and their effect on the workplace probably would say the same. The results don't surprise Lisa Grotts , a certified etiquette consultant. More than 40 years ago, U.S.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

But a valid argument has ensured: workers might be more engaged when their cameras are turned on, as they can see the facial reactions from their peers and managers. We spoke to four workplace leaders and experts to gauge their opinion on the subject. We spoke to four workplace leaders and experts to gauge their opinion on the subject.

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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. Lets grow together!

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Success

JULY 20, 2023

Holding doors, saying “please” and “thank you” and practicing good table manners—most of us are well versed in these common social etiquette behaviors. But as technology and work arrangements evolve, the rules governing workplace communication etiquette may need to do the same. Having to be “always on,” even during off-hours.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you would like more tips such as these, please read my articles on gossiping in the workplace.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 10, 2018

When cellphones first made their appearance, workplace advice columnists like myself advised that bosses and co-workers became annoyed when a worker used it at work. When smartphones came along, it became obvious that bosses could not ban them from the workplace. They still goof off on their phones instead of working.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

So it’s larger companies, more 100 employees where they’re fitting out and managing that whole space themselves. And it’s interesting to think how for those companies that don’t need to be in city centers, how their employees could live further afield. Jo Meunier [00:11:46] : Yes, of course.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2015

We passionately believe and know that when a company invests in professional development for their administrative community, the entire company wins. Raising the attainable level of excellence, sustained by consistent behavior modification, has life-long impact. What are your passionate beliefs?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 27, 2016

Is your company cost conscious therefore keeping the temp in the office higher than you would like it? Bonus Video about Webinar Etiquette by Joan Burge. Start off by choosing the best clothing for the day ahead of you. Think about your office. Are you near a window where the sun shines in at certain times of the day?

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On The Job

AUGUST 25, 2011

Seems everyone I know -- whether they were harassed on the playground or in the workplace -- has been the target of a bully. But many are afraid to admit another dirty little secret: Bullying is just as big a problem for the adults in the workplace. The problem of workplace bullying is not new, nor is it illegal.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 29, 2018

Recently the company Gillie had been working for was going through a merger and she was no longer going to have a position. Learn business etiquette and protocol. She told my assistant, Melia, that she had very good news to share with me and I would be delighted. Melia gave me the message and I immediately called Gillie.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2009

With the flu season upon us as well as colds cropping up, people are wondering about the proper etiquette for shaking hands. It’s funny that this question would be asked of me today, as I was just speaking on business etiquette in Raleigh, NC. That actually is a selfish gesture as germs spread quickly in the workplace.

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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? But what about in the workplace or on public transit? Do we need it?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2009

With the flu season upon us as well as colds cropping up, people are wondering about the proper etiquette for shaking hands. It’s funny that this question would be asked of me today, as I was just speaking on business etiquette in Raleigh, NC. That actually is a selfish gesture as germs spread quickly in the workplace.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 22, 2015

We know it as a day to celebrate those who make an impact by assuming managerial-like responsibilities in a work environment that nowadays, require more than just a typing skill and pleasant phone etiquette. These are worth celebrating because, although small in nature, you saved yourself and possibility the company public embarrassment.

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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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Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

My company has a corporate travel agency, how do I use TRAVO? We are partnering with over 30,000 hotels and major airlines and car rental companies to bring you rates that won’t be available anywhere else. Take a moment to review Joan’s video about Webinar Etiquette in advance. TRAVO is not a corporate booking tool.

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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. When planning upcoming seminars, conferences, and training – see how they line up and teach you strategies that you can bring back and implement in your workplace. Focus on what you can do today.

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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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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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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. Tags: workplace communications e-mail. Is that the only reason that e-mail has gotten so out of control? No, there are other reasons.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

It is really important to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. Thousands of employees tell me they can’t attend training because their company won’t pay for it. While I didn’t read every page, I certainly gained perspective. This is a strategy anyone in any profession can use. Set healthy boundaries. Thirst for knowledge.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2016

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. The question is, how do you find something personal, but still workplace appropriate, for each individual employee?

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

From overhearing whispers in the break room with those who want to make anyone’s business their own, to witnessing gossip sessions at others’ desks, and the awkward quietness that falls when you approach the ‘cool group’ having coffee in the company cafeteria. Is it jealousy perhaps? Influence for the better.

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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? DO NOT leave a voicemail longer than a 1 or 1 ½ min.

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Service Untitled

MAY 15, 2009

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Use Glass Doors to Improve Accessibility Douglas May 15, 2009 Culture No Comments In my post on Wednesday , I touched on what I think is an important aspect of manager accessibility, a physically inviting workplace. Therefore, it’s relevant.

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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. 23, 1 p.m. (for

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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

DECEMBER 17, 2007

Intel is the first company to implement this day for its employees. This actually happens quite a bit at my workplace as well. By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 17, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity W hat would you say about having a “No e-mail day?&#

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Look after your staff and they will look after your customers Cheryl October 29, 2010 Customer Service , Employees , Specific Companies No Comments Fortune magazine rates the top ten best companies to work for every year and interviews someone from each organization.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Today’s assistants are computer savvy, smart and up-and-coming, and consider themselves professionals in the workplace. Some examples would be managing a company website, creating, editing and writing a company newsletter or creating promotional materials, invitations and brochures for marketing events.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 15, 2008

I went through quite a few companies before I found my dream job. Recently, I started volunteering through my workplace, since they allow us to have a certain amount of time during work hours. Work is work, which can definitely be fulfilling, which I have to admit, is great in my life. But that’s another story.

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