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Instilling company culture across geographic divides

Workplace Insight

Due to the wide breadth of employees in large global companies, everything from time zones and language barriers to country culture and local business norms can create sticking points. There will be differences, ranging from the internal platforms they prefer to appropriate office etiquette.

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10 E-mail Etiquette Pet Peeves and How to Handle Them

Office Dynamics

Some time ago, we asked readers for a list of their pet peeves with emails. The results led to our first “ Email etiquette ” story. The “oops” factor: Keep a careful watch on time zone references as well. It’s easy to confuse “standard time” with “daylight saving time (DST).” states or nations.

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Managing your Boss's Inbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. I can hardly keep up with my own e-mails at times let alone someone elses account, but that is part of my job. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

The good thing about on-line courses, is anyone can do it from anywhere. When it gets closer to the course date and it doesnt look like they will fill the seats, they offer the course at a cheaper price. They can slot you into courses, either online or live classrooms that are happening tomorrow or later on.

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Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy

Professional Assistant Blog

I worked as an Investment Advisor’s Assistant, completed my CSC (Canadian Securities Course), but soon after, I realized that this wasn’t really for me. I would be able to do work without too many interruptions , have quiet time, since the walls and the closed door (at times) would stop the noise from reaching in.

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Get A Job With A Thank You Letter

Professional Assistant Blog

One of the simplest things you can do to help the manager of your dream firm decide if you are right for the job, is to send them a Thank You letter after the interview. But you would be surprised that a simple Thank You letter can win over the hiring manager. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter! Great post Richard.

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

We really dont have an excuse because it is becoming increasingly easy to take courses online. All you need is to put some time aside and close your door, or put some earphones on, and plug into your computer and learn. I have had great experiences learning online in interactive courses. I have found them to be really helpful.