Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

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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MARCH 4, 2024

I’m Joe Mernier and today I’m joined by the wonderful Anastasia Penright, who’s going to talk to us about engaging positively with people and how to navigate through the people we work with to create a harmonious and hopefully drama free workplace for everybody. And how we treat one another is something 100% in our control.

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APRIL 4, 2022

Deciding on the best course policy for your workplace can be tricky. How to pick the right policy for your business. While business needs will often dictate what policies are practical, it’s also important to know your team and how they work. Consider your business needs. Will everyone need to maintain the same work schedule?

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

So I’ll leave it open, if you’re curious, go ahead and download it, it’s completely FREE: How To Build Reputation With Your Blog (545) Free as in free beer, if you know what I mean. At the end of the ebook, I also announced a course based on this series. Most likely, there will be a limited number of spots.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

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.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Create a workplace design that offers people choice and control over when and how to work. The global report highlights how employees, who have more control over various aspects of their workplace and work experience, are more engaged. But the principles are universal. Here are seven ways in which you can address the engagement gap.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2008

As you can tell, I really try to be in tune with nature and of course, love my wife. This really does help me get through those rough days - but there are great days as well, of course. F or example, if you want to make a million dollars before you die, write out exactly what you want and how you will achieve this. Whats next?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Some of the younger bosses are certainly qualified and know how to do some things administratively, but is it an efficient use of their time and is it good job security for us? I of course ignored him and went about providing the best service I could. That's a great point, Patricia. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2008

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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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

Of course, the reason could have been that I was up all night with a sick child or wasnt feeling well myself or I just had an argument with my spouse and was still stewing about it. I now have to do another presentation on Monday, but this time with my new knowledge on how to do it better. Thanks Anonymous for sharing.

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JULY 10, 2009

You keep printing document after document, not realizing how many trees you are using and how much waste you are creating. This will save your company time and money. And of course, theres the dreaded shredding of confidential documents.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

Of course there is. It all depends on how you need to do this. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I find the best time to think about what I need is when I have a nice quiet time to do that. Of course that usually doesnt happen at work so I take about an hour of my home time, but it is well worth it the next day. Being prepared doesnt have to be hectic, but can just be a good habit you get into. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2008

I am sure that you have fallen into the trap of where it’s either really quiet and you are twiddling your thumbs, trying to figure out what to do with your time. But of course, you don’t want to disturb others around you with the bell going off or some even have chickens clucking as the alarm.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

HA HA This assignment of course is a result of "Just say yes". Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word?? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Sometimes I say to them, "Just give me a hint, how many digits are there in the password, then I will know which one I used?" Of course the simple solution would be to have the same password for every aspect of your life, but nope that doesn’t work. But they refuse to help me out. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Of course there will come a time when questions about certain things will not have to be asked as it is hoped the new hire will catch on to the office procedures and their initiative will kick in and they will take on these tasks on their own, but in the beginning please ask. I dont see it as a weakness, but as a strength.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

The little messages we send ourselves each day can have an impact on what we think about ourselves and how we perform in our jobs. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Years ago, when I worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), I took a training course on a Telex machine. Again, when I worked at the RCMP, I went on a training course for a machine to do criminal record checks. Of course I had to tell everyone at the office. * Needless to say -- it worked! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

They seemed surprised that I didnt know she had an alcohol problem because they told me you could smell the booze off her every day, but of course I hadnt noticed. I was mentioning to some colleagues that it was too bad she left as she could have been good with some encouragement. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

But she is very high strung and doesnt know how to relax even when among friends or on vacation. She can be very trying at times, just a very difficult person. Just a seminar with great information on how to be the BEST Executive Assistant to the President/ CEO. She is the largest share holder of the company, obviously.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

Outsourcing has been around for quite some time now and I will discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of it. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Take for instance on my first day in my new job, these were the acronyms that were being tossed about in conversations at a meeting where I was taking minutes: DOCAS, DRE, LHINS, NAGWD, OCRI and DAC to name a few and these of course are all pronounced as words. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 18, 2010

They can and will change their mind at any time, even if their status remains the same. How To Make Friends Online Well, enough talking, let’s get down to business. Of course I didn’t, and we met face to face. As time goes by I’ve learned to look forward for these types of encounters. At this restaurant?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

I had taken time off to raise my daughter and when I came back computer technology had gone from DOS to Windows and the Internet was becoming very popular. I was happy just to know how to use the computer. Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? I shied away from it however.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

Of course you have to be prepared and know your stuff, but knowing you look good when you walk in the door will do wonders on how you present yourself. The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. What about your work space? Is it neat and tidy? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

How can you survive in this kind of a working environment? Of course we know that people like this are not the Queen and their self-importance is only from themselves, but they can sure make your life miserable while you are in their kingdom. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

I am planning a local fundraiser to help the family with the costs on November 15th, but of course it will be in Ottawa, Canada and I know most of you are elsewhere. What I wasnt aware of was the many changes the family will have to make to their home to make it habitable for young Owen. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

Each time I went to get my mail I would find my mail in the other Patricias slot or vice versa. Of course there were four Karens and three Bobs. This goes for filing and also how your contacts are ordered in Outlook. Or if I was delivering mail to someone I had to stop, re-think and look for their first name. See what I mean?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

Of course what works for me will probably not apply to you so you need to set up folders that apply to your working situation, but the fewer the better. For instance, I have folders for the Board of Directors, International, Personal and one for Work Information. But what about my boss? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 3, 2009

If you have to P.S. this far you have missed the point of the P.S. * POSTSCRIPT TO MY POSTSCRIPT ARTICLE My boss read my blogpost and pointed out to me that he thought the correct way to write the post script is: PS or PPS Of course, he sent me a link to prove his point. Good stuff. 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

In fact, I was quite young when a top executive taught me about daily huddles—how to have them; what to discuss; benefits reaped from holding our huddles. Of course, sometimes this just isn’t possible. For example, if the Executive is in a location with a different time zone or headed into an early meeting or conference.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap. Of course if you are not licensed to do a particular job, or qualified, then you should not do it. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. 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. You have to be respectful of your neighbours. I liked that. Now I have to do it myself.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Sit down dinners Of course if it is a sit down dinner you have to order for the number of guests you have. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

It is usually a business I am interested in and I want to know when new courses or products are offered. I still get some flyers by regular mail and I do still appreciate them when it is a menu from a fast-food restaurant, money-back coupons or notices of courses in my area, but otherwise I throw them in the recycle bin.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 13, 2008

Of course, the rest of us had to follow this schedule and would have to take time off during these periods. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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