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Eight Ways to Keep Your Office Clutter-Free

Ian's Messy Desk

When the HVAC system was installed, someone thought we might want the user manual for the system: a 400 page PDF document. Instead of filing the PDF on the network, the document was printed and placed in a filing cabinet , where it will sit until doomsday. File it in a Reminder file or in your file cabinet.

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Eight Ways to Eliminate Paper and Clutter in Your Office

Ian's Messy Desk

When the HVAC system was installed, someone thought we might want the user manual for the system: a 400 page PDF document. Instead of filing the PDF on the network, the document was printed and placed in a filing cabinet , where it will sit until doomsday or at least until someone cleans out those files.

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Which tasks should assistants manage?

Practically Perfect PA

Administration of documents. Assistants should manage the administration of documents on behalf of their manager. Assistants should also ensure that all confidential documents are securely locked away or shredded. Purchase orders, invoices and expenses. The same applies for board papers and board level reports.

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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity

BMT Office Administration

That’s especially true if the communications are made via company equipment (laptops, phone systems, etc.). Time tracking and file tracking. Another way to monitor remote employees is to use time tracking or file tracking software. File tracking uses and benefits. File tracking has other benefits as well.

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Top 5 Office Waste Reduction Tips

Eco-Office Gals

Also, when it comes to office equipment that uses paper, purchase an all-in-one copier, printer and scanner (preferably one that is refurbished) and refill your print cartridges a couple of times before discarding them. Get reusable paper products.

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Little Green Footsteps

Eco-Office Gals

This takes away the need for people print and sign physical documents and helping to change habits. use; holiday forms, purchase order sign-off, invoice sign off, expenses, just to name a few. A purist may say that there is still a green cost to running the IT equipment and my argument would be – fine – I agree.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork.