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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

Success

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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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

Allwork

Networking events and continuing education programs promote professional development, while support services such as virtual assistants and administrative staff enhance productivity. In coworking spaces for legal professionals, private meeting rooms and consultation areas ensure confidentiality during client meetings.

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Running a More Efficient and Greener Business

Eco-Office Gals

You need to understand how changes made to the environmental policy by government will affect your business and ensure your business is well positioned for these changes. If you source your stock from abroad for example, you should be ready to consider sourcing closer to home or only patronising fair-trade suppliers. Plan for change.

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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

I am the only person the supplier will speak to in the sector and my authority stands. I’ve had managers that have operated an open door policy and welcome interruptions and other managers that do not expect to receive any information unless it has either been scheduled as a meeting or came from me. Tanya Battel. Louise Jones.

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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.