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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

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For instance: Ensure all areas including storage areas are accessible Provide time off for religious and other holidays not traditionally observed in the West Strengthen and measure anti-discrimination policies Consider creating prayer rooms and quiet spaces based on religious or sensory needs. Involve employees in CSR initiatives.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards – for e.g. Gifts and Entertainment Policy. Educational and Experience Requirements.

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Gatekeeping: what does it actually mean?

Practically Perfect PA

Nothing worse than a bull-dog “gate keeper” – not just with external stakeholders but internal stakeholders. I am the only person the supplier will speak to in the sector and my authority stands. Everyone always feels that their issue is an “urgent” issue. Tanya Battel.

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Pandora's Office May Have Been Worse than Her Box

The Office Professionals Place

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Check out office suppliers such as avery.com and smead.com for storage and filing options. Lets grow together!

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Help them better leverage partners and suppliers? Lets grow together! Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B.

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What being a virtual assistant is like – for me

Denise Aday

I become an important part of their business team, interacting with clients, colleagues, suppliers and even other family members. My policies are spelled out in my contract, which clients must read and sign off on before we begin working together. It’s mostly internal. Another big challenge is helping clients to delegate.