Office Dynamics

MARCH 23, 2015

Three things to consider to improving communication skills in the workplace: What is my goal or motive for communicating with this person now? (Even better, go visit the person if you can.) This also ensures that you quickly and effectively manage any potential problems.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Read more: A Recruiter's Etiquette Guide to Remote Hiring. Emphasise your workplace values and culture so that candidates understand what it would be like working remotely with your team. Make Hiring a Collaborative Effort Collaborative hiring is a great way to get your team involved in the hiring process, remote or not.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2015

How long have you been a friend of Office Dynamics International?

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

If you’re not near to the ideal sort of prime premises, with the higher footfall nearer to a train station, then you have got to work harder. And they will be going into the office once a week and it’s an hour and a half train journey, but once a week is doable. You might have to discount on price or do something.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 6, 2016

This month’s question from our friends at The Admin Pro Forum is from Maddy who is struggling to become part of the team at her new office. The post Hired, then abandoned–how to become part of the team? Take a moment to read her question and let us know what you think in the comments of this blog. What did you do?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Our team collectively began to wind down the year and talk about all that’s happened over the years, in the profession, in our own lives, and in the lives of the many we’ve come to know – as we did this, we experienced a wave of emotion. Office Dynamics International has been serving the Administrative Profession for 24 years (since 1990).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Will you be joining us for this free event? . Register here. superwoman working women'

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Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

In this month’s webinar, administrative training expert Joan Burge is revealing the solution—a brand new way to ease the burden on you and ensure your executive is happy. 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. Absolutely.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This fed the need for new ways to track employee activity, as managers could no longer directly monitor their teams in person. Read on to discover the most successful types of workplace monitoring for both remote workers and office workers. Employee monitoring methods for remote team members.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

They guide the organization, make important decisions and steer the team toward success. They guide the organization, make important decisions and steer the team toward success. The 9 key areas where you need to focus, to become a masterful self-leader in the workplace. After all, leaders are the people we work for, right?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

It is really important to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. Thousands of employees tell me they can’t attend training because their company won’t pay for it. While I didn’t read every page, I certainly gained perspective. This is a strategy anyone in any profession can use. Set healthy boundaries. Thirst for knowledge.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. I wrote an article called Getting To Yes that outlines the steps you need to take to persuade your executive to support your training. What about taking advantage of training from Skillsoft or an employee training through your company?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

IAAP teamed up with Staples to #CelebrateAdmins. Make Learning Fun For Your Admin Team (4/8/2015). All Things Admin shared a chart of all the special happenings and more and started #AdminProud. Office Ninjas offered daily flash give aways and they had some really incredible gifts. Recovering From Mistakes At Work (4/3/2015).

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Don’t miss out on the holiday fun…Get jolly with Joan, Jasmine, and the rest of the Office Dynamics team! What to expect from Office Dynamics in the coming year. Hint: Lots of exciting stuff!). This webinar is essential for you if you’ve ever wondered…. • How to prepare for the future. • How to set career goals. • How to break bad habits. •

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

Some people dont play well in a team and can be like that link in the chain that keeps skipping. What can you do if you are part of a team that is not playing well together? Are you doing your part and contributing to the goals of the team or are you getting bogged down with situations? Good team play can be contagious.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. Other times we will be talking and I notice his eyes moving to his BlackBerry and I will see he is no longer paying attention to me, but reading emails instead. 23, 1 p.m. (for

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Employees need to be better trained and rewarded for exemplary customer service behaviors using team awards, benefits and senior management acknowledgments. Organizations need not be defensive, and should help employees learn and train what will make the customer experience better.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. Everyone up here calls him Obama and our Prime Minister is called Harper. Why do we not use their full name? Or it is that we just dont know how to address them so revert to last names?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I like working with someone who has initiative, wants to do a good job and is keen to contribute to the team, but is there a time when initiative is not a good thing? .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

I previously wrote an article on Charities in the Workplace and have seen an increase in the participation in charities at offices I have worked in. One office I worked in together sponsored a child as a workplace charity project. We all participated by writing to our sponsored child and contributed money towards supporting her.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Another helpful site I refer to for protocol on addressing officials is www.formsofaddress.info. (for Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

It can also improve team work and general office dynamics. If you dont have that in your office, why not suggest it to the other assistants? Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. 23, 1 p.m. (for Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Many times the administrative assistant position is a good way into an organization and what a great training ground to know an organizations inner workings than in this profession. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. So much is expected of executives these days.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

I think it is preferable for those who do set it aside to include all support staff as most offices now work in teams and everyone should be rewarded for a job well done. If so, what would you recommend in terms of training (university not included/possible). Is your office doing anything for Administrative Professionals Day?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I mentioned this to our team of admins at one of our meetings so when one of my co-workers found out how to do something they thought to share it with the team. Share any special training you have received with others in the office or online. Encourage sharing tips and tricks among the admins in your office.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap. In my current role I cant take someones blood pressure and in my previous role, often times they wanted to be a Lotus Notes developer. Good point Sabrina.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

They are a team of office professionals for office professionals. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. It was an amazing conference. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. Under My Favourites, I have added a Meeting section with some useful sites and combined many of my travel related links under one title simply called Travel. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

If you are part of an administrative team you can use your meetings to share knowledge with each other or give tips on something new you have discovered. Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn. (for Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

If you keep telling yourself you cant do it, then of course you wont be able to, but if you say I dont know if I can, but I am going to try anyway, or I know I can do that because it was what I was trained for and then go ahead and do it, it will open all kinds of doors for you. (Or This is the time you need a lot of positive self talk.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

If they are a team player then that filters down to the staff, but if they are the King of the Hill, then that also starts to filter down and people start to feel more important than they should and a lot of power struggles start happening and back-biting. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

One of the biggest issues surrounding substance abuse in the workplace are the lies required to keep up the front that everything is ok. link] Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:49 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , alcohol , professional assistant , workplace Reactions: 1 comments: Foley-In-Charge said. This is one way to snag folks.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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