Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Will you be able to reel off a list of the best restaurants in that part of town? Will you do some research and get back to your manager with an answer? Along with everything else that is asked of assistants we do have to possess some sort of encyclopaedic knowledge of the world’s best restaurants and hotels.

Restaurants 100

Restaurants Travel Suppliers Email 100

C-Suite Assistants

JUNE 26, 2023

On a basic level, despite grammar and spelling checks, you need a person to double-check outgoing emails and texts. They build relationships and can help manage and bring a human touch to interactions. One of the key strengths of human EAs is their ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder interactions.

Administrative Professionals 96

Administrative Professionals Restaurants Skills Purchasing 96

Workplace Insight

MAY 1, 2024

Apps are part of the smart workplace market, which according to Smart Workplace Global Market Report is predicted to grow from $40.91 Explore Stratford Cross is our complimentary app for all of our occupiers that connects their teams with everything that is on their doorstep, including restaurants, shops and events.

2024 59

2024 Social Media Restaurants 2023 59

Allwork

JULY 21, 2022

And who better to talk to than Charlotte Lockhart, the founder and managing director of Four Day Week Global Campaign that provides research and insights to help organizations make informed decisions about developing their own flexible work policies and ultimately to help more people benefit from a shorter but more productive working week.

AT&T 246

AT&T Agenda Health Management 246

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Assistants can also recommend all of the apps to their manager. This app is slightly expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. Whenever you receive confirmation emails from any bookings you can forward it to plans@tripit.com and they will add the details to the itinerary. FlightTrack: £2.99 for Pro version.

Restaurants 100

Restaurants Travel Expenses Phones 100

C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As a company Founder or CEO, you may be looking for an executive assistant to schedule meetings, organize business trips, as well as manage many aspects of your personal life. They are involved in every aspect of the person’s life and business, managing every detail. An EA/PA manages the executive’s entire life.

Payroll 74

Payroll Lifestyle Gifts Calendars 74

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

Management 100

Management Time Zones IAAP International 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 3, 2014

before checking my emails and heading for the train station at 7:50am. I have to check emails early as I like to know what I’m walking into that morning, working for a daily newspaper you never know what may have happened overnight! I finalised show flow and liaised with the restaurant and AV company in Cannes on the final details.

Twitter 100

Twitter Restaurants Email Training 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Flight, hotel, cars, flight tracking and itinerary management. Find restaurants, dentists, bar, salons even doctors wherever you are! Be careful, while I love this service unsettling reports have me uncertain I’d use it in some cities. Mobile travel planning made easy. Reviews are positive, four star ratings. Open Table.

Travel 100

Travel Restaurants Administrative Professionals International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Some emails are obviously junk.

Management 100

Management Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2014

As we all know keeping our managers on track is at times a logistical nightmare. I’ve often seen (and have done this myself) PAs standing outside board rooms waiting for their manager’s meeting to finish so that they can escort them to the next meeting room so that the boss doesn’t get lost or side tracked.

Stress 100

Stress Credit Card Travel Restaurants 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 6, 2016

A Globoforce report discovered 74% of those surveyed who had not celebrated accomplishments with their co-workers said they are more likely to leave their job. They merged this information with email-traffic data, as well as employee engagement survey results that measured productivity and energy. Read the entire report here.

Restaurants 100

Restaurants Gifts Budget AT&T 100

Allwork

MAY 20, 2024

And I started doing accounting with a hand managed calculator, electronic calculator, but you pull the lever on it. They actually sit inside those companies and they are, they have email addresses that are from that company. I mean, I am old. I am close to Methuselah’s age, who is really old. Spreadsheets. Works beautifully.

AT&T 274

AT&T Interviewing Learning Medical 274

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

Taxi: Your choice should depend on the city you are traveling to, the distance you will be going from the airport to the hotel, and any other local traveling you will be doing—such as going from a hotel to a restaurant; plus the time of your arrival (are you arriving after dark and traveling alone?). Do not sit in your room waiting!

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Travel Training Restaurants 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

Taxi: Your choice should depend on the city you are traveling to, the distance you will be going from the airport to the hotel, and any other local traveling you will be doing—such as going from a hotel to a restaurant; plus the time of your arrival (are you arriving after dark and traveling alone?). Do not sit in your room waiting!

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Travel Training Restaurants 100

Service Untitled

AUGUST 19, 2011

Today in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Regional Chamber of Commerce presentation, franchised restaurant operator and owner of Chick-fil-A, Mike Fullington explained to his audience how customer service can have an impact on a person’s day and even his life. Each location is then forwarded a two-page report. photo credit: Carl Black.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Restaurants Training Purchasing 40

Small Business CEO

JUNE 25, 2012

From finishing a restaurant meal when you’re already full, to calculating just the number of minutes you’ll need on your phone plan, we hate to hand over our money for nothing. Do you utilize web-based email services like Gmail? Cloud-based software is now available to do everything from manage your invoicing to calculating payroll.

Dropbox 40

Dropbox Payroll Filing Restaurants 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I had no idea this could be done, but I was thrilled when I got her email, but it just proved to me once again that we are all holding on to things we take for granted that others know about. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. Close out of the email and you will be asked to Save the changes.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint Email 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. On the night of the awards Lynn reports she was sitting at a table with nine of her colleagues from HPTI including the Senior Vice-President. Her family and friends were also very excited for her.

2010 100

2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! Pay attention to what might be taking all your time by keeping a time log and then try to manage it, rather than letting it manage you.

Environment 100

Environment Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

My boss tells me I should be able to write a letter or a report on something even if I dont know the subject that well. Read their letters and reports and see how they craft their words. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 20, 2010

WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! Analyst reports, traditional media (newspaper, press releases), job search engines, business and academic sites and even trade shows. Say you have a competing restaurant a few blocks away. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

2007 100

2007 2008 2010 2006 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

There was one particular group of orphan children that was brought to our attention by a Canadian news reporter. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. All they want is to be taken care of and be loved by someone.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP AT&T 2010 100

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. . " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

They are responsible for canvassing the participants for dates and determining the date everyone is available and coummunicating that information to the participants by sending out a meeting request to everyone or emailing the date (depending on how you or your organization prefers to send notices of meetings). 23, 1 p.m. . " Warning!

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones International IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

If you have to reschedule, send an email apologizing, but advise that your bosss schedule has changed. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

I find that generally administrative assistants are good in a lot of different areas and are in a unique position of being in a close working relationship with management that could open doors to new work experiences and better overall job satisfaction. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse. " Warning! Incoming text message. (for

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100