Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel! I have been hosting the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence for 19 years. I have observed hundreds of assistants travel and heard numerous stories about their travel experiences both while in transit to Las Vegas and during their stay in Las Vegas.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Travel Training Restaurants 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

When you’re one half of a couple, frequent business travel can take its toll on your relationship. However, for some business travellers (and even their partners) there is a middle ground. Bleisure’ travel – as it has been dubbed by some in the travel industry – is the mixing of business trips with leisure experiences.

Travel 113

Travel 2016 2015 Lifestyle 113

Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

From managing their calendars, emails, and travel arrangements to handling administrative tasks with precision, your efficiency, and professionalism will be in high demand. From booking travel arrangements, arranging meetings, and managing events, to handling personal errands, your knack for multitasking will shine in this role.

Travel 163

Travel Project Management Skills Budget 163

On The Job

DECEMBER 31, 2010

But it can also be a bit stressful if you don't plan ahead. I thought since many of us are always searching for ways to make business travel a bit more rewarding, some road warriors could share their insight on how they do it. Don't be too ambitious with your first forays into combining business and family travels.

Travel 100

Travel Expenses Restaurants 2007 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 5, 2012

We have dedicated several blogs to informing you about our administrative assistant conference speaker line-up. With each message we'll introduce a speaker and share with you a little bit about them as well as why we chose them to be a presenter at the 19th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. We've always been fans of her!

Interviewing 100

Interviewing International Travel Stress 100

Success

MARCH 13, 2023

But, as a freelancer, having someone who knows what they’re doing take care of your taxes can help you avoid added stress. But the IRS has many rules about when and how you qualify for a deduction. Get some help Preparing your taxes yourself is cheaper.

Filing 278

Filing 2023 Retirement Expenses 278

On The Job

DECEMBER 2, 2019

This Yeti bag may be just the thing for that co-worker who traverses the wilds of the Amazon or just needs somewhere to keep all his or her stuff while attending a conference on wombats. It's been shown that greenery reduces stress, but it can be a bit difficult to go outside and enjoy nature when there's a blizzard outside.

Gifts 130

Gifts Holidays Travel Stress 130

Success

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Once I realized that travel made my brain dump sessions easier, my team helped me organize my writing around my flight schedule. Find somewhere you can set aside the daily stresses of running a company and write without distraction. If I want to write about an industry trend, the plane back from a conference is the perfect spot.

Environment 246

Environment 2017 Phones Skills 246

Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 6, 2011

Anyone that travels frequently knows that a well organized set of travel documents makes the trip much less stressful.    Some that I made myself and some that were pre-manufactured for travel. When you purchase a travel organizer package from Smead, you get 2 different organizers.  What You Get.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Stress Restaurants 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 13, 2007

Making travel arrangements for your boss can sometimes be stressful. I remember making travel arrangements for a boss who was travelling to New York City for a meeting. Here are some questions you can ask: what kind of travel: Air, Train, Car? is the business travel being charged to the company or a client?

Travel 100

Travel Agencies Policies Restaurants 100

The Office Professionals Place

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Take the “Jingle&# out of Holiday Stress Are you planning the holiday party in your office? Or are you stressed just thinking about the holidays? So, sub-committees would be helpful to ease some of the stress and incorporate organization and proper planning for the holiday party.

Holidays 100

Holidays Stress Gifts Filing 100

All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

While they do work together to save you time, effort, and stress, they are not the same. They save you time and unnecessary stress. Travel planning. Reserve the conference room. Conference Room Logistics. Reserve the conference room. . Conference Room Logistics. 6. Reserve the conference room.

Agenda 90

Agenda Equipment Administrative Professionals Calendars 90

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 3, 2014

Having recently spent two months travelling around the States for a mixture of business and pleasure I definitely have a new found respect for our Executives, particularly those that travel week after week. Usually they are traveling between airports, hotels and offices and they don’t really see anything of the city.

Travel 100

Travel Restaurants Stress Management 100

Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Home and hybrid working, enabled by video conference technology, have blurred the boundaries between work time and personal time. Before they existed we had to wait for responses to voicemails and letters, or travel to places to speak to one another. Why is technology creating work? Take email and online meetings.

Social Media 111

Social Media Phones Environment Email 111

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 22, 2016

Their website says: “Discover contemporary luxury and traditional glamour in the heart of London at The Wellesley – a Knightsbridge hotel offering discreet and uncompromising service for the discerning traveller” N o traveller would be disappointed with this hotel. I had a great night’s sleep. Room Service and food.

Restaurants 133

Restaurants Travel Stress AT&T 133

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2014

Ensuring our boss is able to get from A to B without any fuss or stress is a key task for assistants. The fuss and stress shouldn’t be felt or seen by the boss but we can certainly feel it! If we are doing this in the office imagine our stress levels when the boss has to leave the building for a client meeting or business trip!

Stress 100

Stress Credit Card Travel Restaurants 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

Another crucial task is meeting organisation, including finding a venue, arranging refreshments and VC-conferences. I also organise his business travel. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. I make sure that the whole day flows well.

Restaurants 180

Restaurants Travel Suppliers Interviewing 180

On The Job

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

It's no secret that work often can be stressful. Or, send a friendly Facebook message to someone you met at a conference, wishing them a joyful Thanksgiving and a "let's-set-up-a-time-to-talk" message? Amidst all these celebrations, however, it's time to also do a little career celebration.

Holidays 125

Holidays Gifts 2018 Calendars 125

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

BONUS GIFT 1 : Register for our 2015 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence “The Resilient Assistant” at the Early Early Bird rate (savings of $200) and receive the 2014 On Demand version of our conference “Collaborate. In this spirit of giving we have a few bonus gift offers for you! . Expand Your Influence.”

Gifts 100

Gifts 2014 Collaborate 2015 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence Scholarship: We will be offering a scholarship for the 2016 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence [The Revolutionary Assistant]. The scholarship award does NOT include travel expenses. How are you using LinkedIn successfully? The application process is open to everyone.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2016 Administrative Professionals Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Best Online Travel Websites. Best Admin Conferences. DeskDemon brings office professionals tangible benefits through savings in time, cost and stress from everyday tasks. It presents the latest news; hints and tips in various sectors including career, events and travel. Best Label/Label Makers. Avery (for labels).

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Staples 2014 IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 3, 2013

I spent three weeks in February traveling - that's a lot of travel and traveling in the colder months isn't always my favorite. During these travels I had the pleasure of facilitating my Star Achievement Series® Level II curriculum and one of my favorite topics: ATTITUDE! An Attitude Adjustment. March 4, 2013.

2013 100

2013 Travel Learning Stress 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

I have speaking engagements, training, travel, our big Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence just around the corner, a team that needs me and all the other aspects of running my own companies. Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. This is a very difficult choice for me and it really is a choice.

Health 100

Health 2014 Administrative Professionals Training 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 27, 2016

I know that when I travel in the summer to places that are 85 degrees with 80% humidity, I feel like a mess! 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence: Seats are going quickly for The Revolutionary Assistant. Did you ever notice how when the temperatures rise or it is hot, humid and sticky, people are less patient?

Temping 183

Temping Etiquette Clothes Travel 183

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

I wrote an entire 80+ Page Guide incorporating the main processes executives and assistants need to have down pat, such as: regularly scheduled meetings, calendar management, meeting preparation, e-mail management, project management, travel, follow-up systems and prioritization. That is the key—consistency.

2017 100

2017 Administrative Professionals Travel Project Management 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 11, 2014

Brian Tracy, one of America’s leading authorities on the development of human potential has a great deal to say about electronic communications and stress. This comes from a man who is extremely successful, travels extensively and addresses 250,000+ people annually. When attending a workshop or conference, stay focused on the speaker.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Health Travel Training 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 11, 2014

Brian Tracy, one of America’s leading authorities on the development of human potential has a great deal to say about electronic communications and stress. This comes from a man who is extremely successful, travels extensively and addresses 250,000+ people annually. When attending a workshop or conference, stay focused on the speaker.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Health Travel Training 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 11, 2014

Brian Tracy, one of America’s leading authorities on the development of human potential has a great deal to say about electronic communications and stress. This comes from a man who is extremely successful, travels extensively and addresses 250,000+ people annually. When attending a workshop or conference, stay focused on the speaker.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Health Travel Training 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 11, 2014

Brian Tracy, one of America’s leading authorities on the development of human potential has a great deal to say about electronic communications and stress. This comes from a man who is extremely successful, travels extensively and addresses 250,000+ people annually. When attending a workshop or conference, stay focused on the speaker.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Health Travel Training 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

  I'll be going to a conference in October and will be making my flight plans early this week. If you schedule your appointment directly before or after my conference, I'll waive my travel fees.  Streamline your office and lower your stress level. Eliminate duplication of information.

Filing 100

Filing Legal Customer Service Stress 100

Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2017

Request more/less travel. Business travel is something that many people enjoy. Pick a topic, ask everyone to bring their own lunch, gather in a conference room, and talk. I know you’re busy, but hobbies have been proven (repeatedly) to be incredible tools for stress management. Transfer to a new location. Telecommute.

Environment 241

Environment Telecommuting Skills Networking 241

Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2010

With the rally of so many friends, family, the Office Dynamics staff, and even those of you from countries I have never traveled to, we have been able to get through this very difficult time. Dave hopes to see many of you at our 17th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence in Las Vegas September 21!! Sincerely, Joan Burge.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Stress Travel 100

Workplace Insight

MARCH 27, 2023

One key element of this is sustainability, a core topic at MIPIM, across the conference programme, through the new Net Zero zone and with many delegates discussing ESG in terms of investment, development, design and the increasing shift towards re-use. In fact we’ve realised the opposite is true,” she said of the sentiment in Germany.

2023 52

2023 Agenda 2024 Collaborate 52

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

This is the time of year that most people stress over because we are waiting for documents like W2’s, mortgage statements, 1099’s, and other information in order to file taxes. Lets grow together! Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Tax Tip for the Office Professional It’s that time of year again- tax season!

Filing 100

Filing Expenses Purchasing IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Now this came from an executive who traveled around the world, would work until 2:00 a.m., Gone are the days when administrators simply reserved a conference room and readied it for the meeting!). Upcoming Travel. Find out about upcoming trips so you can anticipate schedules and prepare necessary travel materials.

Management 100

Management Calendars Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Office Dynamics held its 17th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence September 21 - 24 at Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. We really start to peak the month before our conference and as each week and day passes and we get closer to our event, it is like a grand crescendo. This is our biggest event although it is very intimate.

Holidays 100

Holidays Travel International Stress 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Office Dynamics held its 17th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence September 21 - 24 at Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. We really start to peak the month before our conference and as each week and day passes and we get closer to our event, it is like a grand crescendo. This is our biggest event although it is very intimate.

Holidays 100

Holidays Travel International Stress 100