Worxbee

DECEMBER 6, 2021

If not managed effectively, the virtual environment can be prone to miscommunication. Project management tools (including the ability to leave notes and assign tasks). It’s not generally good etiquette to try calling in without a booked meeting. Your first step is to agree on what those channels should be. Email messaging.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Hiring managers often make judgments about you within a few seconds of meeting you for the first time. That''s why it''s so important that you not sabotage yourself by making some mistakes with your appearance that could -- either consciously or unconsciously -- turn the hiring manager against you. Refer to the hiring manager as "Mr."

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. In your case, she may have been able to influence the SVP, CEO, HR, or the other assistants because she is in charge of all admin and it’s her duty to manage them. The link is that original post. How well do they listen?

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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.

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BioTeams

JUNE 30, 2020

Personally, I never logged into Zoom prior to the global pandemic as my user adoption trajectory favours platforms that unify productivity apps within collaboration, communication and project management tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams and JIRA CORE. Max collaborates on Bioteams with Ken Thompson (The Bumble Bee). 2020, May 27).

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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. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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BioTeams

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

How do teams effectively manage communication and leverage unified communication platforms to drive smart behaviours that lead to focused outcomes? Max Bhanabhai is a bioteaming practitioner, author, strategic innovation and change management consultant. Max collaborates on Bioteams with Ken Thompson (The Bumble Bee). Tampa, Fla.:

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

Self-Management vs. Stress Management and Juggling Work, Home and Your Personal Life. Did you want to reference the chat from this webinar? Create a Career Portfolio and Demonstrate Your Worth. Leading Boldly…Shining Brightly – Mind Set vs. Skill Set. Generate Ideas to Add Value: Unleash Your Creativity.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 14, 2015

If you’re uncertain about religious affiliations, think about sending cards that eliminate any religious references. Determine who you want to give a gift to (clients, co-workers, managers, outside business associates). Gifts: A little caution here. Make sure they are allowed to receive gifts.

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Worxbee

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In the virtual environment especially, larger meetings can be difficult to manage. It’s the same for virtual meetings - any references or materials needed should have been sent out ahead of time. Having cameras on is a basic virtual meeting etiquette.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Productivity D o you have trouble trying to book several managers’ meetings, yet you have access to their calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2007? Home About Me Advertise Overlapping Calendars In Microsoft Outlook?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

The most effective networkers have a system to manage/organize business cards and their contacts.  They are then placed in a reference (Rolodex) file by type of business and not the name. Add them to your contact management system. Otherwise I will simply put them into my business card binder to have for future reference.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Filed Under: Meetings , Research , Travel A re you trying to book a flight, hotel or car rental for your manager? Home About Me Advertise Finding The Best Travel Deals - Online! Do you feel like you are going to lots of websites to find the best deal?

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 22, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity A re you asked to make reservations for your manager(s) at particular restaurants? This has become a great tool for me, since I have to make reservations on a regular basis for my managers. Do you feel that you could be doing this faster?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Access , MS-Excel , MS-Outlook , MS-PowerPoint , MS-Word , Productivity Y ou receive an e-mail from your manager. Your manager asks you to create a report of some sort and wants you to send it to a client, but making sure that they cannot manipulate the information.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 7, 2017

Do you have any tips for office etiquette? Website URL Topics Career and Management Job Search Market Insights Are emails formal or are emoji ok? Once you start to meet your co-workers, ask them questions as well: What did you wish someone had told you on your first day here? Where’s the best place to get lunch?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2009

One piece of advise that I give myself on a regular basis so that I dont feel overwhelmed is to break your tasks down into manageable chunks. Then I would open up the applications associated with the next task. Whats next? Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Finding the right tools to manage your business can be time consuming. Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. To find out more of how Virtual Assistant Manager works, click here.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

as your client relationship manager (CRM)? Home About Me Advertise Free ACT! CRM) Video Tutorials By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you using ACT! If you’re looking to purchase ACT! I am sure that this will beef up your productivity with the system. Whats next?

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Clock In The Right Time Zone: Booking Meetings in Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 28, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , Travel D o you need to book meetings for your manager(s), but most meetings are all over the country or even internationally?

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

Home About Me Advertise "Excel"ing to Create Subtotal Row Totals By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity Y our manager sends you an e-mail with a spreadsheet attached. I recently ran into this problem as well.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 26, 2008

To combat these problems, here are some tips you can follow: Boredom: Ask your manager or fellow colleagues to see if they need help with anything. Youre there to get paid and get that promotion or raise, so make yourself and your manager proud. People generally gossip at work due to boredom, insecurity, wanting to belong.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 29, 2008

Then, you need to assign tasks to each goal, where you break the goal down into manageable chunks. Narrow them down to the amount that you can manage (usually 3 - 5), but some people can do more or less. Having a to-do list can be very helpful in accomplishing your tasks, but also setting goals. Next, add a time frame to each task.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

If they prompt you to get it done right away (if this is not your immediate supervisor), make sure to let your manager know. They are there to help, since they are managing you. If you feel that your manager thinks of you this way, talk to them about it, but in a professional manner. Dont feel that you are not doing your job.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 28, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Your Etiquette Practice Could be Killing Your Productivity | Main | 16 Productivity-Enhancing Websites » Grow Your Productivity by Hours a Day Think about this today!  Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today!   What is your 20?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 29, 2008

Since I help out a staff of 30, which includes 6 managers, I constantly am away from my desk doing different tasks such as going to the printer on the other side of the office or bringing rush items to the mail room. Are you the type of person that needs to run between your desk and other places on a regular basis? I am one of these people.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

Hotel managers and catering companies are also getting rave reviews about good branding quality. Some even drink way too much - 2 cups of regular strength coffee is enough. This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. Upscale coffee brands are becoming the norm in many offices across the world.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

You can even register your cell phone and your managers cell phone as well. Starting September 30, 2008 , you can register all of your numbers with them. This will help cut down on the annoyances for good. Imagine how happy he/she will be when you tell them this.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

More importantly, do you want to get recognized and let your manager see that you are going that extra mile to do what’s above and beyond of your job expectation? Internal blogging refers to employees writing blogs that are stored on an intranet or company server. Do you have a knack for writing?

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2008

Since I am an administrative assistant for 30 staff, which includes 6 managers, it can get a little hectic at times. Think of ways you can help manage the workload. Do you feel that too many people are coming to you and overloading your workload? This happens to me from time to time.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 13, 2008

This should help your manager as well. Outlook now will install the selected items that you chose. Check your calendar to see that everything as populated. Heres a post also on using your Microsoft Outlook calendar properly. Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

This happens to me quite often, since I help about 30 people, including 6 managers. By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity A re you having difficulty with overcoming a problem? Do you have too many people coming to you at once asking for your help?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

One of the simplest things you can do to help the manager of your dream firm decide if you are right for the job, is to send them a Thank You letter after the interview. But you would be surprised that a simple Thank You letter can win over the hiring manager. Did you attend a few recently? We both had similar skills, education, etc.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 21, 2008

If all else fails, get a supervisor or manager involved. This will help each person think rationally, since when you are upset, you think with your emotions and might say something you regret. If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. You dont want to end up at work and be the only one wearing a costume. Looking like a rabbit might be fun, but you dont want to be gnawing your carrot around others as theyre working away.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

What would happen if your company gets audited or your manager asks you for an e-mail from a few years ago? What if someone told you that you did something wrong, but you remember sending an e-mail with the correct information? This happens to office workers all of the time.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2008

About 90% of my work comes in the form of e-mails, since I want to be able to track anything and everything that managers and fellow staff members send me. There are certain tasks that I need to do on a daily, weekly, monthly, etc. basis and it usually involves e-mail.

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