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Instilling company culture across geographic divides

Workplace Insight

JUNE 19, 2023

Due to the wide breadth of employees in large global companies, everything from time zones and language barriers to country culture and local business norms can create sticking points. There will be differences, ranging from the internal platforms they prefer to appropriate office etiquette.

Time Zones Etiquette Negotiating International

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Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up?

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up? You reminisce about that Seinfeld episode where Elaine gets stuck on the subway and starts talking to herself about how the train isn’t moving and starts to get claustrophobic. So the next time you get in an elevator, keep these points in mind. Whats next?

Etiquette UPS 2008 Cubicle

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Training On-line

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!"

Training Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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Do Not Disturb - Training In Progress

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 18, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Do Not Disturb - Training In Progress By The Professional Assistant on Friday, January 18, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Meetings , Productivity D o you get staff members coming to you for all sorts of questions? Are you the main contact in your department? When youre on a phone call, do people hover over you?

Training Cubicle Microsoft Word 2008

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

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. Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology.

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

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?

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette 2009

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes

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Getting your foot in the door.

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.

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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The Little Engine That Could.

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.

Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving.

Time Zones IAAP International Calendars

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Spring cleaning on the blog

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. 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.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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That's not my job!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

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. 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.

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010

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Go with your gut feeling!

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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

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I gave at the office

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP AT&T Meeting Minutes

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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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Different spellings: British, Canadian and American

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP

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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Playing nice in the sandbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" " Is it that time of the year already? 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.

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2007 Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Agenda Time Zones International IAAP

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April 22nd - Administrative Professionals' Day

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

If so, what would you recommend in terms of training (university not included/possible). It is great training for the office environment, no matter what field you end up in. Hello - I have a question for you.Would you advise getting into the Administrative Assistant profession to the younger generation in this day and age?

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP 2009

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Happy New Year! Now don't forget to put the correct year on your.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" " Is it that time of the year already? 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.

Time Zones 2009 IAAP 2008

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We have a winner!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Contest!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Are you prepared?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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A funny thing happened on the way to the office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Colour Coding Works.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International