Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

Strategies for communicating with your executive to reduce stress for everyone—including you! Whether it’s helping you plan a trip together or you need an in-depth training session on TRAVO.com, please email us at help at travo dot com. Take a moment to review Joan’s video about Webinar Etiquette in advance.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 15, 2012

My question is regarding social etiquette: I recently started working in a very small company that is very successful; I attribute this to the fact that we hire only the best (we have people from Google, Facebook, Yahoo, etc.). The EA's only direct reports are interns or other assistants. I hope my perspective can help you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2007

Heres a product that will help you feel better and relieve pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injury. By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Filed Under: Ergonomics , Productivity D o you find yourself typing too much? Using the mouse too often? Click on the picture to find out more information.

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

So today’s post is all about finding your voice at work and overcoming those internal demons that have been keeping you quiet. If you need to confront a delicate situation with someone who’s particularly stressed out, choose your timing wisely. Basic social etiquette applies in the workplace. Email this to a friend?

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Trust me, it can be very stressful! You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). You are more options to stay within the firm, but to branch out to other jobs. You can travel more, whether it be to visit clients locally or internationally.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. It will make my life easier. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. Yes, it is always nice to have a work buddy.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

The best way to deal with stressful situations like this is to stop, take a breath and relax for a few minutes. Just getting out the tension will release any anxiety and stress you may have. This happens to me quite often, since I help about 30 people, including 6 managers. Exercise can do wonders.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 14, 2008

Using e-mail is a great tool, especially if you are trying to cut down on company costs via international phone calls and postage fees. Another point I would like to stress is to archive your e-mails for a certain period of time that either you or your company feels would be appropriate. At least you will have proof of it.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have? Home About Me Advertise Are You Afraid to Talk to Your Boss? Try using the "Compliment Sandwich" method.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work. We work in a very busy office so it was a nice surprise for her to receive it and helped put the stress of the office in perspective. She loved it! I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about. (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Good time management skills can help reduce confusion, stress, and even workload levels, so there are many benefits to making sure that time is well spent. Check: How much time is spent on e-mail? Manage: Try scheduling e-mail checks every two hours to minimize time spent with the e-mail account open. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 30, 2007

Now you can show your boss the new presentation that they were asking for, without getting your stress level up. You might need to do some formatting on Powerpoint, since it only allows for so many rows. If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, please feel free to click on the "comments" link below and leave some feedback.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.© © Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 February, 2010 Minute taking made easier. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 30, 2015

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

You have to share your secrets with us, if you are not feeling stressed, which I hope you are not. I want to implement a manual so that it might make things easier and more consistent for all of the assistants in the town. My response to this is: Wow, you are doing the work of 3 people? Ok, I had to squeeze that in. that everyone can follow.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

You usually answer according to what you see on the display and say “Hi&# , thinking it is an internal call, but they are transferring an outside call so you end up sounding unprofessional. I have a love/hate relationship with the email autofill. so handy, but yet so dangerous! :) January 20, 2009 Patricia Robb said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

If the meeting is internal, I send a meeting request, but for external meetings I tend to just confirm with them the meeting details by phone or e-mail. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. As I hear from the different parties I can put a check mark or an X whether they are available or not. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:37 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , kings and queens of the office , problems , professional assistant , royalty , stresses at work Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Perhaps even on a little royalty as you pass their way. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move. It’s understandable this has come about. And that’s just for your personal life.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. Its not that Im funny, because Im not, but I find a lot of things funny. Both of these positions were in the busiest offices I have ever worked in, but when the going gets tough, humour seems to abound! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

As an aside, pen and paper will suffice if I have to, but you can see that the checklist can help avoid any unnecessary stresses from happening. Another thing to put on your checklist if you are using a laptop is a memory stick. A memory stick is my back up if my laptop and I part ways. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. A firm but short handshake is all it takes. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

Internal e-mails amongst co-workers should have a business tone to it as well, although less formal. Perhaps we put a lot of the stress on ourselves because we feel that every e-mail has to be replied to immediately. In response to the email comment "why do we feel the need to answer an email/ or get an answer so quickly."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

One of the things they stressed was to hire well. My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. A good reference can go a long way towards getting your next job. I read an interesting article on what management can do to prevent lay offs. They advised not to be so quick to hire someone just to fill the position.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. Then it is a simple matter of filling in the blanks on the day of the meeting. To prepare a minute template simply use your agenda and put it in minute format. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. Keeping yourself organized will give your boss assurance that everything is under control and they will feel more secure that you are handling things for them. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

Lifes too short to stress out! You can also check out an article I wrote on " 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues " I hope that Ive at least shed some light on your situation and hope that things can get resolved one way or another. Dont drive yourself nuts about these things. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter!

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