Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The study found that there is a strong correlation between high workplace satisfaction and high employee engagement, with employees who have greater control over their physical workplace – including access to private spaces – also reporting the highest engagement levels. Fixed Technology exceeds mobile by 2:1.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Instant Office report was fascinating from this year, this of September, and it was all about service and just basic things of great customer service there. Even that is ending up that sort of mark and the McKinsey report, actually, it was interesting. It’s got to be. Is it worth the commute? Wonderful insights with us today.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Will you be able to reel off a list of the best restaurants in that part of town? Along with everything else that is asked of assistants we do have to possess some sort of encyclopaedic knowledge of the world’s best restaurants and hotels. Keep a list of great restaurants and add to it whenever you come across a new suggestion.

Restaurants 100

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Who's the Real Boss?

MAY 22, 2018

Whilst trying to churn out some minutes I was posed with the question by a colleague of what the dress code was of the restaurant we would be attending that evening. But as she told me that the restaurant had a “no denim and no thongs” policy, I overheard one of my team mates having a bit of a chuckle behind me to his fellow colleague. “An

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

My boss tells me I should be able to write a letter or a report on something even if I dont know the subject that well. Read their letters and reports and see how they craft their words. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 November, 2008 Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking about. There is usually a pattern.

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Your point about confirming the supervisor's definition of administrative support is so important! please continue to give us such great tips, i am allays very happy to read them and they help me a lot in my job! Thank you, October 14, 2009 Foley-In-Charge said. Be sure to ask before you take the job. vs. i.e.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

That definitely can be a challenge. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 October, 2008 Working for the Disorganized. I was recently reminded by a reader of what it can be like to work for someone who is completely disorganized. In all my career I have only worked for one person who fit this description. vs. i.e.

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Time Zones IAAP 2008 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

If I am told that I should have it in the next few weeks, or can expect to receive it in a couple of months, that doesn’t really help me with my follow up as it is not a definite date. I can only guess when I might get it. I would prefer they say you will have it by March 4th. That I can track. Dates are important. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

It will definitely be added to My Favourites on the side bar of the blog under Spelling. This time I came up with a site called Karens Linguistics Issues. It gives the proper spelling for British, Canadian and American words and is very user friendly. By the way, behaviourial is spelled this way in Canada. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. On the night of the awards Lynn reports she was sitting at a table with nine of her colleagues from HPTI including the Senior Vice-President. Her family and friends were also very excited for her.

2010 100

2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

There was one particular group of orphan children that was brought to our attention by a Canadian news reporter. It is so sad, because you know children so young have no idea what is going on. All they want is to be taken care of and be loved by someone. But for the charity of an old woman who came to feed them, they had no one. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP AT&T Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. As you previously stated, this is a great way to not only meet new people but you can expand your list of contacts to include the new assistant. I have found this practice to pay off big just when you need it! vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Workplace Insight

MAY 1, 2024

Gartner has a useful definition of workplace apps’ capabilities, stating, “They are used to explore and reserve workspaces, navigate the workplace, find colleagues, plan the best days to attend the workplace, access services and ensure that employees could feel safe in a future post pandemic workplace.” It’s a growth area too.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

I am hooked already and this will definitely go into my Favourites under 411 Look up as well as on speed dial on my cell, home and work phone. I chose details and was given the street address and phone number and I still had the option of having my call put through to the store number. Oh yeah, did I mention, its free.Try it, youll like it!

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Google Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

Yes, yes and yes, but I would definitely recommend college or business school as it gives you the edge. I know many sort of "fall" into this profession, but are there people out there who CHOOSE to go into this field? Thanks-in-advance! April 09, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out?

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Make sure that tasks directly associated with clients come first, consider the financial impact of a project and its completion date on the company, don’t let deadlines control the priority list (expense reports can wait when there are more important tasks), and consider cause and effect (do A to enable B, which accomplishes C).

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 27, 2008

Some things I will definitely do before I leave is turn my Out of Office Assistant on in my e-mail account. Oh dear, I even hate to think about that.but checking ahead of time will eliminate a lot of clutter when I return to the office. Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

There is a good purpose for them and they are definitely useful in a business setting. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool. How many times in the past ten years has help been on the way sooner because of a cell-phone call ? However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. vs. i.e.

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Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

Meeting Materials To make it easier for the Chair and board members on the day of the meeting I set up the meeting materials in a binder in as user friendly a way as possible. I use the meeting agenda as an index with each item as a tab number. Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

If I am waiting for something, I will check it mid-day, but I definitely feel out of the loop if I dont check it at all, so schedule a time and make it a regular part of your day. Find a time that works for you to check your bosss e-mail account. I like to check it first thing in the morning and just before I go home at the end of the day.

Management 100

Management Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

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. Going, going, gone. In anyone home ? Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

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Fax Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100