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Salaried Microsoft Employees Will Receive Unlimited Paid-Time Off

Allwork

According to an internal memo from Kathleen Hogan, chief people officer at Microsoft, salaried US workers will have “Discretionary Time Off” starting Jan. How, when, and where we do our jobs has dramatically changed,” Hogan wrote in the email.

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Wondering How to Become a Morning Person? Try These 8 Techniques

Success

Consider making your goals more about house chores and hobbies rather than work, like doing laundry, reading that article you bookmarked a month ago and shopping for upcoming birthdays and holidays. Once your phone is in your hand, there is a temptation to check social media or email. Become a morning person by rising with the sun.

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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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Guidelines for Effective Email Writing

Jen Lawrence

One of the biggest complaints in today’s modern communications is there are too many emails. Thirty more emails. You’ve read an email and thrown your hands up asking, “What the hell do you want? You may be sending emails that cause this anguish and frustration. Not Every Email is Urgent.

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In Deep Gratitude-Serving the Administrative Profession Since 1990

Office Dynamics

I’m sure many of you are scurrying to get your holiday shopping done and attending parties. On behalf of the entire team at Office Dynamics International, I want to thank you for contributing to our company’s success and for being a fan! We are wishing you and your families a safe and joyous holiday.

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Take the “Jingle” out of Holiday Stress

The Office Professionals Place

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Take the “Jingle&# out of Holiday Stress Are you planning the holiday party in your office? Or are you stressed just thinking about the holidays? Here are a few ways to ‘deck the halls’ and have a worry free holiday. Use your days off during the holidays to relax.

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Ep 146: Mimi Coiffait – Sports Industry Executive Assistant & Operations Manager

Go Burrows

Stressed about holiday gifting? For international and custom gifting solutions, reach out to the Loop & Tie team here. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com. THIS EPISODE’S FEATURED SPONSOR. Here’s how it works.