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The circular economy is a great opportunity, but it doesn’t add up yet

Workplace Insight

Manufacturers and suppliers are arguably challenged by lack of clarity, requirements for significant investment, combined with cost pressures in a heavily subscribed market. The key benefit is that the occupier’s risk of redundant products is retained by the supplier. But what are the priorities?

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications.

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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. If this is not an option assistants should schedule time in their manager’s diary for signing documents.

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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

Practically Perfect PA

A commercial organisation can be found guilty of this offence if the bribery is carried out by an employee or a third person, this could include a contractor, a supplier, an agent or a subsidiary. This could include: Risk Assessment documents, available for all staff. So how does this affect Business? Proportional procedures in place.

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Pandora's Office May Have Been Worse than Her Box

The Office Professionals Place

If possible, “Go Green,&# eliminate the paper clutter and file documents electronically. For example, files related to finances can be green (for obvious reasons, right?), Another suggestion is to color code the labels, same example, use green labels for finances. Then decide to shred or recycle the document.

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Top 5 Ways of Being More Efficient in Business

The Small Business Blog

Don’t purchase containers to store more documents and files – throw away as much of your old stuff as possible instead. Use WinWeb ’s Online Calendar and Online Document Store to cut down on physical waste. Be ruthless with your filing. If you have additional tips, please share them in the comments section.

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Top 5 Tips for Writing a Staff Handbook

The Small Business Blog

Make sure you include a disclaimer stating that the handbook is not a legal document. Include policies on issues such as discrimination & discipline so that your position is clear and in writing. Every employee must receive a copy and should sign to state they have read it in full. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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